China: New Tunnel Excavations Signal Increased Operations at Lop Nur Desert Site
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Nov 18, 2025, 13:53 IST | Updated: Nov 18, 2025, 13:53 IST
China: China has ramped up operations at its Lop Nur nuclear test site, the location of its first atomic bomb test in 1964, with new tunnels discovered via satellite imagery. This surge in underground construction indicates enhanced preparations for nuclear testing capabilities.
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