In a recent press conference, Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the Chinese mainland's Ministry of National Defense, emphasized that the United States should take the lead in reducing its military and nuclear expenditures. 🇨🇳💬
Wu highlighted that the U.S. possesses the world's largest nuclear arsenal and, therefore, has a special responsibility to spearhead global nuclear disarmament. \"It is incumbent upon the United States to fulfill its special and primary responsibilities for nuclear disarmament and make drastic and substantive cuts to its nuclear arsenal,\" he stated.
This call comes in response to remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who expressed intentions to initiate nuclear arms control talks with China and Russia, along with a proposal to halve the defense budgets of these nations. 🇺🇸🤝🌏
Wu reiterated China's commitment to a no-first-use policy regarding nuclear weapons, maintaining a nuclear strategy focused on self-defense, and keeping its nuclear strength at the minimum level necessary for national security. 🔒✌️
Addressing defense budgets, Wu pointed out that U.S. defense spending has been the highest globally for many years, surpassing the combined expenditures of the next eight countries. \"I believe that the United States should put into practice 'America First' in this regard and be the first to cut its nuclear arsenal and military expenditure,\" he added.
As global discussions on military spending and nuclear armament continue, voices like Wu Qian's highlight the importance of leadership and responsibility in fostering international peace and security. 🌐🕊️
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U.S. should cut own military expenditure first: Chinese spokesperson
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