At a recent press briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning dismissed President Donald Trump's claim that the Chinese mainland was secretly testing nuclear weapons.
Mao Ning stressed that the country remains committed to a self-defensive nuclear strategy, upholds its no-first-use policy, and firmly supports the authority of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT).
She also expressed hope that the U.S. will honor its obligations under the CTBT, maintain its own moratorium on nuclear tests, and take concrete actions to uphold the international disarmament and non-proliferation regime.
Experts say China's stance sends a clear message about its nuclear restraint. At the same time, calls for U.S. compliance highlight ongoing tensions around global arms control.
As strategic competition intensifies, observers argue that transparency under global treaties like the CTBT could be key to reducing mistrust and reinforcing worldwide security.
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China rejects Trump claim it is secretly testing nuclear weapons
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