• Trump alleges Pakistan, China, North Korea, and Russia are conducting secret nuclear tests.
• China firmly denies any nuclear testing, reaffirming its commitment to a testing moratorium.
• Pakistan states it will not be the first to resume nuclear tests after Trump's claims.
• U.S. Energy Secretary clarifies that proposed U.S. tests would be system checks, not nuclear explosions.
• International community concerns rise over renewed tensions regarding nuclear arms.

In a recent interview on CBS's 60 Minutes, President Donald Trump claimed that countries including Pakistan, China, Russia, and North Korea are actively conducting secret nuclear tests, arguing that this justifies America resuming its own nuclear testing after over 30 years. Trump remarked, "We’re going to test because they test and others test," raising concerns internationally about escalating nuclear tensions, according to Indiatimes and CBS News.

Responding to Trump's allegations, a senior Pakistani official stated that Pakistan "will not be the first to resume nuclear tests" and emphasized its commitment to maintaining a moratorium on nuclear testing, despite the country's non-signatory status to the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). This assertion reflects Pakistan's long-standing position on nuclear restraint, according to CBS News and Indiatimes.

China's Foreign Ministry vehemently denied Trump's claims regarding secret nuclear weapon testing, reiterating that China adheres to a policy of "no first use" and maintains a commitment to the moratorium on nuclear testing. Chinese spokesperson Mao Ning emphasized that Beijing hopes for the U.S. to uphold its commitments toward nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, according to Al Jazeera, Indiatimes, and CBS News.

Amid these tensions, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright sought to clarify Trump's announcement, indicating that any potential tests would focus on "system tests" rather than actual nuclear detonations. Wright described these as "non-critical explosions" aimed at ensuring the functionality of nuclear systems rather than full-scale nuclear tests, shedding light on the context of Trump's remarks, as reported by Al Jazeera and CBS News.