February 18, 2026
Hidden Chinese tests bolster 'nuclear warfighting'
China detonated a secret underground nuclear blast in 2020 that was detected by a seismic station in Kazakhstan and was aimed at improving Beijing's nuclear warfighting, according to a senior State Department arms control official.
TL;DR
- A secret underground nuclear blast by China was detected in 2020.
- The blast was detected by a seismic station in Kazakhstan.
- A senior State Department arms control official claims the test aimed to improve China's nuclear warfighting.
- The information comes from a senior State Department official.
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