Pete Hegseth reaffirmed the necessity of nuclear tests for deterrence, after discussions with the Chinese foreign minister.

Pete Hegseth, after a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Dong Jun, reiterated President Donald Trump's statements regarding the importance of nuclear testing. Hegseth stated that the president emphasized the need for a credible nuclear deterrent and that resuming nuclear tests would be a responsible approach to achieving this goal. His comments, made in Kuala Lumpur, did not clarify the lingering doubts regarding the implications of this announcement, leaving room for various interpretations in the context of international relations.