image sourced from original article at US President Donald Trump announced a directive to resume nuclear weapons testing, citing foreign programs as justification, just minutes before meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. The statement signals a potential shift in American defense policy, though there is no indication that the country intends to detonate warheads, maintaining a ban in place since 1992.
During the high-profile meeting, Trump and Xi discussed trade tensions but did not issue a joint statement. Trump praised Xi as a tough negotiator, while Xi emphasized the importance of cooperation between the two countries. Both leaders were accompanied by senior officials, underscoring the significance of the talks.
