Core Viewpoint - China emphasizes that the development and strengthening of its nuclear deterrent forces are aimed at maintaining national security, territorial integrity, and sovereignty, contributing to global and regional peace [1][2]. Group 1: Nuclear Disarmament and Security Guarantees - The report released by the China Arms Control and Disarmament Association and the China National Nuclear Corporation discusses providing legally binding negative security assurances to non-nuclear weapon states, which is crucial for advancing nuclear disarmament and global governance in the nuclear field [1][2]. - There is an increasing demand from non-nuclear weapon states for negotiations to establish international legal documents for nuclear security assurances, highlighting the urgency and importance of nuclear-armed states providing such guarantees [2]. Group 2: China's Nuclear Policy - China maintains a policy of not being the first to use nuclear weapons and has committed to not using or threatening to use nuclear weapons against non-nuclear weapon states, a stance that has remained consistent since China acquired nuclear capabilities [2]. - The development of China's nuclear capabilities is framed as a means of self-defense, aimed at breaking the nuclear monopoly and coercion by nuclear powers, reinforcing the narrative of promoting peace [2]. Group 3: International Nuclear Negotiations - In response to U.S. President Trump's comments on nuclear disarmament negotiations involving China, the Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that the largest nuclear powers, the U.S. and Russia, should take the lead in significant reductions of their nuclear arsenals, as they hold over 90% of the world's nuclear weapons [3]. - The call for China to join trilateral nuclear disarmament talks with the U.S. and Russia is deemed unreasonable and unrealistic due to the differing scales of nuclear capabilities and strategic environments [3].
军控协会会长谈阅兵装备：中国核力量发展有助于全球和地区和平