China has reiterated its dedication to safeguarding the international nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation regime, reaffirming its responsible approach toward global peace and stability.
The statement came after Robert Floyd, Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO), praised China’s contribution in advancing the goals of the treaty. Floyd highlighted that China was among the first countries to sign the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) in 1996 and has consistently promoted certification of its monitoring stations under the International Monitoring System. He noted that the certification of two auxiliary seismic stations further reflects China’s firm commitment to multilateralism and international security.
In response to his remarks, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that Floyd visited China from October 20 to 25 at the government’s invitation. During the visit, he met with officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of National Defence, the China Earthquake Administration, and local governments. He also attended the certification ceremonies for China’s auxiliary seismic stations in Xi’an and Shanghai, where he presented the certification for the Kunming infrasound station.
Guo emphasised that as one of the first signatories of the CTBT, China has been actively involved in the CTBTO Preparatory Commission and steadily advanced preparations for fulfilling its treaty obligations. In collaboration with the Provisional Technical Secretariat, China has achieved key milestones in station certification and capacity-building for developing countries, reflecting its consistent stance on honouring international commitments.
As a permanent member of the UN Security Council, China upholds a defensive nuclear strategy, adheres to a no-first-use policy, and maintains its nuclear capabilities at the minimum level necessary for national security. The spokesperson reaffirmed China’s continued observance of its moratorium on nuclear testing.
Guo concluded that China will continue to work with all parties to uphold the authority of the treaty and strengthen the international nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation framework for lasting global peace.
China Reaffirms Commitment to Global Nuclear Stability
China has reiterated its dedication to safeguarding the international nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation regime, reaffirming its responsible approach toward global peace and stability.
The statement came after Robert Floyd, Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO), praised China’s contribution in advancing the goals of the treaty. Floyd highlighted that China was among the first countries to sign the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) in 1996 and has consistently promoted certification of its monitoring stations under the International Monitoring System. He noted that the certification of two auxiliary seismic stations further reflects China’s firm commitment to multilateralism and international security.
In response to his remarks, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that Floyd visited China from October 20 to 25 at the government’s invitation. During the visit, he met with officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of National Defence, the China Earthquake Administration, and local governments. He also attended the certification ceremonies for China’s auxiliary seismic stations in Xi’an and Shanghai, where he presented the certification for the Kunming infrasound station.
Guo emphasised that as one of the first signatories of the CTBT, China has been actively involved in the CTBTO Preparatory Commission and steadily advanced preparations for fulfilling its treaty obligations. In collaboration with the Provisional Technical Secretariat, China has achieved key milestones in station certification and capacity-building for developing countries, reflecting its consistent stance on honouring international commitments.
As a permanent member of the UN Security Council, China upholds a defensive nuclear strategy, adheres to a no-first-use policy, and maintains its nuclear capabilities at the minimum level necessary for national security. The spokesperson reaffirmed China’s continued observance of its moratorium on nuclear testing.
Guo concluded that China will continue to work with all parties to uphold the authority of the treaty and strengthen the international nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation framework for lasting global peace.
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