China preparing to test new generation nuclear weapons? Satellite images reveal dangerous visuals
New York Times said. The report, substantiated by satellite images claims to confirm the concerns around China's old base Lop Nur. The base where China detonated its first atomic bomb nearly 60 years ago has recently seen some massive infrastructural installments which include a deep vertical shaft.
Chinese authorities have recently restarted excavation and construction in the horizontal tunnels bored into the side of the mountains. These tunnels were used for the past nuclear weapons testing. The satellite imagery also confirms the addition of several new roads around the area.
“All the evidence points to China making preparations that would let it resume nuclear tests," Tong Zhao, a nuclear expert told the New York Times. The experts suggest that the developments observed at Lop Nur indicate a comprehensive modernization effort within China's nuclear infrastructure. They caution that this could accelerate the expansion of military arsenals and potentially initiate a new era of nuclear competition.
The revelations come at a time when the equation between the United States and China is going through a sensitive phase. The two countries have recently started to re-engage on some military terms and the buzz around fresh nuclear tests can derail the crucial deliberations. Dr.
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