美能源部长:重启的核试验暂不含核爆炸
Xin Hua She·2025-11-03 07:52

Core Points - The U.S. Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, stated that the recent order by President Trump to resume nuclear weapons testing does not involve nuclear explosions but rather "system testing" [1] - This marks the first official clarification from the U.S. government regarding Trump's announcement to restart nuclear tests [1] - Trump indicated on October 30 that due to testing plans from other countries, he has instructed the Department of Defense to initiate equivalent nuclear weapons testing, stating that "this process will begin immediately" [1] Summary by Sections - Nuclear Testing Clarification - Chris Wright emphasized that the discussions are about system tests, which do not involve nuclear explosions but are referred to as subcritical tests [1] - He reassured that residents near the Nevada nuclear test site would not see mushroom clouds [1] - Testing Objectives - The planned tests will cover all aspects of nuclear weapons, excluding nuclear explosions, to ensure the capability to successfully initiate a nuclear explosion [1] - New systems will be utilized in these tests to ensure improved performance of the newly replaced nuclear weapons [1] - Historical Context - The last underground nuclear test conducted by the U.S. was in 1992 [1] - The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty was adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1996, which commits signatories to cease nuclear weapons testing, although the U.S. has not ratified this treaty [1]