Hey amigos! 🌏 Over the weekend, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun shot down the idea of Beijing joining upcoming U.S.-Russia nuclear disarmament talks. Here’s the lowdown:
1. Different Levels, Different Rules
China isn’t playing the same nuclear game as the U.S. It keeps its arsenal at the bare minimum needed for national security and follows a strict “no first use” policy. 🛡️
2. A Self-Defense Strategy
Unlike some superpowers with massive stockpiles, China focuses on deterrence, not an arms race. Guo Jiakun emphasized: "Our policy and security environment are completely different from the U.S." 💥🚫
3. Peace Through Strength
By holding just enough nuclear power to defend itself, China believes it contributes to global stability. So for now, Beijing prefers to stay out of these big power chats. 🤝🌐
While the U.S. and Russia weigh cuts to their arsenals, China says it’s not the right fit for this table. Every move in the nuclear chess game impacts us all—so we’ll be watching to see where the next plot twist takes us! 🔍♟️
Stay tuned for more updates and let us know your thoughts! 💬
Reference(s):
China rejects call to join U.S.-Russia nuclear disarmament talks
cgtn.com
