A surge of satellite activity at China’s remote Lop Nur nuclear site has sent shockwaves through Washington, triggering urgent concern inside former President Donald Trump’s national security circles. Analysts report newly carved tunnels, expanded test chambers, and deep boreholes that suggest Beijing may be preparing for future low-yield or subcritical nuclear experiments.
The developments align with Xi Jinping’s 2030 military modernization plan, which seeks to elevate China into a dominant global nuclear force — a move that raises alarms for India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with the wider Asian region.
Experts warn that intensified activity at Lop Nur could mark the start of a new arms race in Asia, especially as both China and the United States still have not ratified the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.
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