🌐 Today, December 24, 2025, the Chinese mainland’s Foreign Ministry reaffirmed its firm commitment to a no-first-use nuclear weapons policy and a self-defensive strategy. This move comes amid rising debates over nuclear modernization and global strategic stability.
In the statement, the Chinese mainland rejected what it called repeated hype by the United States aimed at justifying its own nuclear upgrade. The ministry said such tactics only serve to undermine trust and add tension to an already complex security environment.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian urged the United States, as the world’s largest nuclear power, to take real steps toward disarmament. Lin called on Washington to make substantive cuts to its arsenal and pave the way for other nuclear-weapon states to join the process.
Analysts say this reaffirmation highlights a stark contrast in nuclear strategies. While the Chinese mainland sticks to a defensive posture, the United States continues planning modernizations that some experts worry could spark an arms race.
What comes next? As the global community watches, the question is whether this pledge will help cool tensions or if the modernization race will continue to drive mistrust. Share your thoughts below!
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China says firmly committed to no-first-use nuclear weapons policy
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