US, China in talks for reciprocal visits to nuclear sites in bid to build trust
The United States and China are engaged in working-level discussions regarding reciprocal visits to nuclear sites to build trust and reduce risks. While previous attempts at trilateral arms control have failed, officials view these visits as a potential confidence-building measure.
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Establishing communication channels between the world's two largest economies is vital for global security and preventing a potential nuclear arms race.
The United States has discussed starting reciprocal visits to nuclear sites with China, amid efforts to build mutual trust and prevent an arms race between the rivals.According to a Tuesday report by CNN, the US plans to continue pushing for that possibility during in-person meetings in the coming months.The talks reportedly proposed visits to the US department of energy national labs and to China’s equivalent facilities.Additionally, the US would be open to discussing visits to nuclear testing sites, a source told CNN.The US is reportedly concerned about China’s rapidly growing nuclear weapons program.
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