US and China Discuss Reciprocal Visits to Nuclear Sites

The United States and China are discussing the possibility of reciprocal visits to nuclear sites in both countries, according to information attributed on Tuesday to sources familiar with the matter.

The proposed exchanges would involve visits to sites in the United States as well as China. The information provided did not identify which facilities might be included.

No timetable or details about potential participants were given. The scope and format of any visits also remain unclear.

The discussions concern whether to begin such exchanges, rather than an announced programme of visits. There was no indication in the available information that a final agreement had been reached.