
US Intel: China's 2020 Secret Nuclear Test Fueled New Arms Push
US intelligence agencies allege China secretly conducted a nuclear explosive test in June 2020 to advance new weapons systems, violating a 1996 moratorium. China denies the claims, accusing the US of political manipulation to deflect from its own disarmament obligations. This incident is part of China's rapid nuclear modernization, aimed at achieving parity with US and Russian capabilities. The US is using the disclosure to push for China's inclusion in arms control talks, amid rising geopolitical tensions. Experts suggest China's limited test data may incentivize such actions to enhance its nuclear database. The case underscores evolving nuclear strategies and global power dynamics.






















