US accuses China of increasing its nuclear arsenal

After the expiration in early February of the New START nuclear nonproliferation treaty, Washington claims that Beijing has conducted secret nuclear tests and may achieve 'parity' in four to five years. China has dismissed the claims as 'groundless accusations.'

US accuses China of ‘massively’ expanding nuclear arsenal amid fears of new arms race

China has opposed the ‘smearing of its nuclear policy’ while insisting Beijing would not ‘engage in any nuclear arms race’ The US has accused China of dramatically expanding its nuclear arsenal, while doubling down on claims that Beijing had conducted secret nuclear tests. Washington said the lapsing of New Start – the last treaty between top nuclear powers the US and Russia – earlier this month presented the possibility of striking a “better agreement” that included Beijing. Continue readi...

By Agence France-Presse