China Rejects Trilateral Nuclear Talks Proposed by Trump
China has officially rejected a proposal by President Donald Trump to join nuclear disarmament talks with the United States and Russia. Beijing's decision, announced by a Foreign Ministry spokesperson, highlights a fundamental disagreement over who holds the primary responsibility for global nuclear arms reduction.
Why China Said No
The core of China's refusal rests on the vast disparity in nuclear arsenals. According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, the U.S. and Russia possess over 90% of the world's nuclear weapons. This overwhelming share, Beijing argues, places a unique and primary responsibility for disarmament squarely on their shoulders.
By contrast, China maintains that its nuclear stockpile is at the minimum level required for national security. A Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that it is neither "reasonable nor realistic" to treat China as an equal partner in these talks, given the monumental difference in the scale of nuclear capabilities. China has also committed to not engaging in an arms race with any other country.
This stance came in response to previous discussions between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, where Trump had expressed hope for a three-way dialogue. However, China's firm position has effectively closed the door on a trilateral negotiation for now, leaving the future of global nuclear disarmament talks in a state of uncertainty.
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