U.S. accuses China of secretive nuclear test as arms-control agreements lapse

Story Timeline

1. 2026-02-06
   US accuses China of secret nuclear testing as it calls for broad new arms treaty after New START (Reuters)+1 more source
2. 2026-02-07
   U.S. accuses China of secretive nuclear test as arms-control agreements lapse (current)
3. 2026-02-09
   Why China’s nuclear arsenal is under fire as US-Russia pact falls apart (South China Morning Post)
4. 2026-02-11
   The U.S. claims China is conducting secret nuclear tests. Here's what that means (NPR)+1 more source
5. 2026-02-18
   Kremlin says neither China nor Russia have carried out secret nuclear tests (Reuters)+1 more source
6. 2026-02-23
   China has ‘massively expanded’ its nuclear arsenal, claims US State Department (South China Morning Post)

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