US and China Discuss Nuclear Facility Visits Amid Arms Race Concerns
The United States and China are in preliminary discussions about allowing officials to visit each other's nuclear facilities. This initiative, initially proposed by China, aims to enhance transparency between the two nations amid rising nuclear tensions. Talks have occurred informally during meetings involving the five permanent members of the UN Security Council. The US possesses approximately 5,000 nuclear warheads, while China has around 620, according to estimates. The discussions come at a critical time as the last US-Russia arms-control agreement expired in February 2026. Although no formal agreement has been reached, the potential site visits could serve as a foundation for future negotiations.
Published 11 hours ago • 06 Oct 2026, 07:33 PM IST