CHINA DISMISSES US APPEAL FOR TALKS ON NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT
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By: Fasasi Hammad
China has stated that it currently sees no need to join nuclear disarmament talks initiated by the United States, the Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
The statement came in response to comments by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who suggested that any agreement to limit nuclear weapons must include the U.S., Russia, and China.
Beijing argued that it is “neither reasonable nor realistic” to expect its participation, noting that China’s nuclear arsenal “is by no means” comparable to those of the two leading nuclear powers.
“Sitting on an enormous nuclear arsenal, the U.S. should fulfill its special and primary responsibility for nuclear disarmament,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said during a briefing.
China also criticized Pentagon plans to allocate an additional $12 billion for monitoring Chinese military activities, including submarines, satellites, and maneuvers, describing the move as destabilizing for the Asia-Pacific region. Mao Ning said the U.S. uses the “so-called China threat” to justify expanding its military presence in the region.
On the escalating conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan, China warned that the violence has intensified beyond previous levels and could cause further losses on both sides. Beijing urged Kabul and Islamabad to exercise restraint, resolve differences through dialogue, and end the fighting quickly to “avoid more suffering.”
“China has been mediating between the two sides via its own channels and stands ready to continue playing a constructive role in de-escalation and improving relations,” Mao said.
Similarly, the Russian Foreign Ministry expressed concern over the renewed clashes, which involved regular army units, air force assets, and heavy weapons. Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called on both countries to “abandon this dangerous confrontation” and return to negotiations to resolve their disputes peacefully through political and diplomatic means.
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