US Official Alleges Chinese 2020 Explosion Had Hallmarks of Nuclear Bomb Test

A senior US official alleges that a mysterious explosion in China in June 2020 had hallmarks of a nuclear test, marking the first alleged Chinese nuclear detonation in nearly two decades. Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Yeaw spoke about the incident at a Hudson Institute event on Tuesday night. The incident occurred during a time of heightened tensions between the US and China, with no official confirmation from Beijing or the Chinese government. The details of the alleged test have not been made public by either side.