China has rejected accusations by U.S. President Donald Trump that it secretly conducted nuclear weapons tests, calling the claim “false and irresponsible.” The statement came as Beijing and Moscow reaffirmed their growing partnership and as global tensions increased over military expansion, security threats, and ongoing conflicts.
China Rejects U.S. Allegations of Secret Nuclear Tests
Beijing strongly denied President Trump’s claim that China had resumed underground nuclear testing, insisting it remains committed to the global moratorium on nuclear explosions.
A spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry said the country “strictly abides by its international obligations” and continues to support the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), which bans all nuclear test explosions.
President Trump had alleged that U.S. intelligence detected “unusual seismic activity” at China’s Lop Nur testing site. Chinese officials dismissed the charge as “politically motivated,” urging Washington to focus on its own compliance instead of “spreading misinformation.”
China and Russia Pledge Closer Cooperation
During talks in Beijing, Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to reaffirm economic and security cooperation between the two countries.
Both leaders agreed to expand trade, energy, and defense ties in response to what they called “unjust Western sanctions.” Premier Li said China and Russia would continue to “protect their shared interests” amid what he described as increasing “global instability.”
The visit marks another step in the deepening partnership between Beijing and Moscow, which has accelerated since Western nations imposed sanctions following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Australia Warns of China’s Military Expansion
In Canberra, Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles warned that China’s military buildup is the “largest of any nation in the world” and poses growing risks to Australia’s defense operations.
He said China’s naval and air force expansion threatens the safety of vital sea trade routes through the South China Sea and East China Sea, where tensions remain high over territorial disputes.
Marles emphasized that Australia’s defense policy is focused on keeping the Indo-Pacific region “open, stable, and rules-based,” a reference to freedom of navigation and opposition to unilateral maritime claims.
Czech Republic: Babiš Secures Parliamentary Majority
In Europe, Czech Prime Minister-designate Andrej Babiš finalized a coalition agreement with the Motorists Party and the right-wing SPD, giving him a parliamentary majority of 108 seats.
His ANO party, which won 34.51% of the vote in the October 2025 elections, will now lead a coalition government focused on economic reform, migration control, and reducing the country’s dependence on EU energy imports.
Babiš’s return to power is expected to shift Czech politics toward a more nationalist and Euroskeptic stance.
Belgium Probes Drone Incident Near Military Base
Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken confirmed that unidentified drones were spotted flying near the Kleine Brogel Air Base over the weekend.
The base is known to host U.S. nuclear weapons under NATO arrangements, raising security concerns. Francken said the incident appeared to be part of a spying operation, though no country has been directly accused.
Belgian military police and NATO security units are investigating, while radar data and eyewitness reports are being reviewed.
UN Faces Delays on Gaza Stabilisation Mission
At the United Nations, diplomats said a Security Council resolution authorizing an international stabilization force in Gaza could be finalized within two weeks, though disagreements persist.
The disputes center on:
- Leadership of the mission and which nation will command it
- Rules of engagement for peacekeepers
- Timeline for Israel’s phased withdrawal from Gaza
Several Council members, including the U.S. and Egypt, have urged for faster progress to prevent a new security vacuum.
What’s Next
The coming weeks could shape global security in key ways:
- China’s and Russia’s expanding ties may challenge Western sanctions.
- Australia and its allies could increase naval patrols in contested seas.
- Europe faces political shifts as Czech and Belgian developments unfold.
- The UN’s Gaza decision will determine whether peacekeeping forces deploy before the end of 2025.
Global tensions continue to rise across multiple regions, reflecting a world where diplomacy and defense are increasingly intertwined.