China has said that US claims of nuclear tests are unfounded and accused Washington of being the main cause of uncertainty over the global nuclear order.
It was reported by Bloomberg.
A spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense said that China adheres to a no-first-use policy, pursues a self-defense strategy and keeps its nuclear forces at the minimum level necessary for national security.
China's response comes after repeated accusations by Washington that China is expanding its nuclear capabilities. Christopher Yeaw, the assistant secretary of state for arms control, said earlier this month that the US recorded a 2.75-magnitude seismic event on June 22, 2020, according to the report.
According to the report, Yeaw told the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva this week that China had "massively expanded its nuclear arsenal without transparency."
China's spokesman said the United States' retreat from arms control commitments has made it the main driver of nuclear instability, calling on Washington to uphold the test moratorium and take primary responsibility for disarmament and global strategic stability
In a separate statement, the spokesman rejected remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, accusing Beijing of coercive actions and increased military activity.
"China’s operations are lawful measures to safeguard sovereignty and security," the spokesman said.
Beijing warned that Japan's security policy revision and changes in arms exports reflect past militarism, and called on the international community to oppose any steps toward rearmament and maintain the order established after World War II.
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