Beijing, May 13: At the 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons held at the United Nations headquarters in New York, a Chinese representative proposed amendments to certain articles of the outcome document. This proposal emphasized the need to reaffirm international consensus on nuclear disarmament and expressed concern over statements advocating for the acquisition of nuclear weapons by non-nuclear weapon states.
The Chinese representative stated that China hopes the draft document will reflect relevant content related to maintaining international consensus on nuclear disarmament.
Given the significant differences in the size of nuclear arsenals, nuclear policies, and the strategic security environment among various countries, nuclear disarmament should always adhere to principles that ensure the security of all nations is not compromised.
Currently, reducing the role of nuclear weapons in national security policies is a crucial and practical measure to mitigate the risk of nuclear war.
According to the Chinese representative, China expects the draft document to address concerns related to statements from certain non-nuclear weapon states advocating for nuclear arms. Some officials from these states have openly supported the acquisition of nuclear weapons, openly challenging the international non-proliferation regime, which severely undermines the treaty’s authenticity and effectiveness.
The review conference must remain highly vigilant against this dangerous trend.
Leave a Comment