EU Expresses 'Great Concern' Over Chinese Missile Test; Calls for Resumption of Nuclear Control Dialogue

The United States has voiced "great concern" following China's test launch of a missile from a submarine in the Pacific Ocean. The U.S. State Department stated that Beijing's "rapid and opaque increase of its nuclear arsenal is a cause for great concern for the region and the world."

In a statement, the U.S. urged China to "enter into substantive discussions on arms control." This call comes after the expiration of the New START treaty between the U.S. and Russia, which had been the last remaining arms control agreement between the two major nuclear powers. The U.S. had previously proposed multilateral nuclear arms control negotiations that would include Beijing in February.

The U.S. asserts that Beijing's military buildup is a source of worry for both the region and the global community. This concern is amplified by past actions, such as former President Donald Trump's announcement in October 2025 that the U.S. was preparing to resume nuclear testing, a response to perceived testing by other nations.

The Chinese navy announced that a nuclear-powered submarine conducted the test launch of a missile equipped with a training warhead. This operation has drawn condemnation from several countries in the region, highlighting ongoing tensions and a lack of transparency regarding China's military advancements.

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In a time when the United States is working harder than ever to prevent nuclear proliferation, China is doing the opposite. Beijing's rapid and opaque increase of its nuclear arsenal is a cause for great concern for the region and the world.