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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Beijing, February 11 (Xinhua) — The United States' accusations against China of conducting nuclear test explosions are completely unfounded. China opposes the US fabricating pretexts to resume its own nuclear tests, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Wednesday.
Answering a question on the matter at a regular press briefing, Lin Jian noted that the United States continues to distort and denigrate China's nuclear policy. Essentially, the United States is engaging in political manipulation aimed at achieving nuclear hegemony and evading its own nuclear disarmament commitments, the Chinese diplomat stated.
“China is firmly opposed to this,” Lin Jian said, emphasizing that the United States is the main source of destabilization of the international nuclear order and global strategic stability.
As he recalled, it was precisely with the connivance of the American side that the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty expired, which seriously undermined mutual trust between major countries and dealt a blow to global strategic stability.
China calls on the United States to reaffirm the five nuclear-weapon states' commitment to a moratorium on nuclear testing, uphold the global consensus on banning nuclear tests, and safeguard the international system of nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation through practical actions, Lin Jian said.
"China unwaveringly follows the path of peaceful development, adheres to a defensive nuclear strategy, and maintains the long-term stability of its nuclear policy. China will continue to play a constructive role in upholding world peace and security," the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson added.
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