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Nuclear tests: Why Trump's announcement could be the start of a new arms race

China has called on the USA to comply with the nuclear test moratorium. The background to this is US President Donald Trump's order to resume nuclear weapons tests. At the same time, China is expanding its nuclear arsenal faster than any other country. Experts fear the start of a new nuclear arms race.

Lisa-Martina Klein, Fabian Peltsch
30. October 2025
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Last updated: 30. October 2025

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