China calls on US to significantly decrease its nuclear weapons – Syrian Arab News.

In a recent development, China has called on the United States to significantly reduce its nuclear arsenal, halt the proliferation of nuclear materials and technology, and refrain from expanding deterrence or nuclear alliances. The spokesperson for China’s Ministry of National Defense, Wu Qian, emphasized China’s commitment to a self-defense nuclear strategy and maintaining its nuclear force at a minimum level necessary for national security. He also criticized the US for possessing the largest nuclear arsenal globally and its policy allowing for the first use of nuclear weapons.

Wu highlighted the US’s investments in miniaturizing nuclear weapons for combat and its double standards on nuclear proliferation, citing them as serious threats to global strategic stability. China has urged the US to take responsibility for nuclear disarmament and address these concerns instead of falsely portraying China as a nuclear threat. This statement underscores China’s commitment to peace and stability in the nuclear realm, calling for meaningful actions from the US to reduce nuclear tensions.