US Accuses China of Expanding Nuclear Arsenal, Igniting Fears of New Arms Race

China has been accused by the US of dramatically expanding its nuclear arsenal, as the two superpowers engage in an increasingly tense geopolitical rivalry. The US has also doubled down on claims that Beijing has conducted secret nuclear tests, further escalating fears of a new global arms race.

The tensions stem from the lapsing of the New START treaty, the last remaining nuclear arms control agreement between the US and Russia. With this treaty now expired, the US sees an opportunity to strike a "better agreement" that would include China as a signatory.

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China has firmly rejected the US accusations, opposing the 'smearing of its nuclear policy' and insisting that Beijing would not "engage in any nuclear arms race." The Chinese government has accused the US of "exaggerating the threat" and engaging in "irresponsible behavior" that could destabilize global nuclear security.

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The escalating tensions between the US and China come at a time of heightened global geopolitical tensions, with the two superpowers vying for influence and dominance on the world stage. The potential for a new arms race between the nuclear-armed nations has raised concerns among the international community, with many calling for renewed efforts at nuclear disarmament and arms control.

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Experts warn that the failure to maintain effective nuclear arms control agreements could have dire consequences, potentially leading to a new era of unchecked nuclear proliferation and increased risk of nuclear war. As the world grapples with the implications of the New START treaty lapse, the US-China rivalry remains a central focus of global security concerns.