In a recent exchange, China responded to President Trump’s request for nuclear arms reduction, asserting that the United States should lead the efforts for disarmament.
China Calls for U.S. Leadership in Nuclear Disarmament Talks
China Calls for U.S. Leadership in Nuclear Disarmament Talks
As President Trump proposes nuclear arms reduction, China urges the U.S. to set an example.
China asserted that the U.S. holds the responsibility to initiate discussions regarding military spending and nuclear weapons reduction after President Trump expressed a desire to engage with China and Russia on these issues.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun, during a press briefing, emphasized that the United States and Russia must take the lead in nuclear disarmament as they possess the largest nuclear arsenals. “There's no reason for us to be building brand-new nuclear weapons,” Trump stated previously, emphasizing the extensive capabilities already possessed by these nations.
During his Oval Office address, Trump also suggested halving military budgets of the involved nations. In stark contrast, Guo Jiakun pointed out the U.S.’s status with the world’s largest military budget and insisted upon American responsibility in setting a precedent for military expenditure reductions.
Guo argued, “As countries with the largest nuclear arsenals, the United States and Russia should earnestly fulfill their special priority responsibilities for nuclear disarmament,” reigniting a discussion on global disarmament and military spending amidst a constantly evolving geopolitical landscape.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun, during a press briefing, emphasized that the United States and Russia must take the lead in nuclear disarmament as they possess the largest nuclear arsenals. “There's no reason for us to be building brand-new nuclear weapons,” Trump stated previously, emphasizing the extensive capabilities already possessed by these nations.
During his Oval Office address, Trump also suggested halving military budgets of the involved nations. In stark contrast, Guo Jiakun pointed out the U.S.’s status with the world’s largest military budget and insisted upon American responsibility in setting a precedent for military expenditure reductions.
Guo argued, “As countries with the largest nuclear arsenals, the United States and Russia should earnestly fulfill their special priority responsibilities for nuclear disarmament,” reigniting a discussion on global disarmament and military spending amidst a constantly evolving geopolitical landscape.
