US and China Explore Nuclear Site Visits Amid Rising Arms Race Fears
U.S. and China discuss nuclear site visits as concerns grow over a new arms race. Details on strategic talks and tensions.
POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — The Biden administration is considering reciprocal nuclear site visits with China, continuing discussions that began under the Trump era, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The idea emerged amid growing U.S. concerns over China’s expanding nuclear capabilities, following the expiration of the last major U.S.-Russia arms control treaty. While the concept of a trilateral agreement was first proposed during Trump’s term, no formal progress has been made, with both China and Russia largely unresponsive to U.S. outreach efforts.
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Chinese officials raised the topic of site visits during recent meetings with U.S. counterparts, signaling potential interest in confidence-building measures. Discussions have included visits to U.S. energy labs and Chinese facilities, with the U.S. open to inspecting nuclear testing sites. However, China remains firm in its stance against any agreements that could constrain its nuclear expansion, despite the U.S. possessing a much larger arsenal.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
