China says it is willing to take lead in signing Southeast Asia nuclear weapon-free zone treaty

Chinese FM responses to inquiry about signing the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone Treaty

In response to a media enquiry regarding whether China agrees to become a signatory to the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone Treaty (SEANWFZ) along with Russia, and if so, why China has made this decision now, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday that as ASEAN's comprehensive strategic partner and friendly neighbor, China has always firmly supported the establishment of a Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone.

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China announced this week its willingness to “take the lead” in signing the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone Treaty, a move that comes while Beijing rapidly expands its nuclear arsenal.

China Says It Is Willing to Take Lead in Signing Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone Treaty

China says it is willing to take lead in signing Southeast Asia nuclear weapon-free zone treaty

China firmly supports establishing a Southeast Asia nuclear weapon free zone and has made clear its willingness to take the lead in signing the treaty, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.

China extends 'firm' support to nuclear-free zone in Southeast Asia

China on Thursday extended its "firm support" to a nuclear weapon-free zone in the Southeast Asian region. "As a comprehensive strategic partner and a friendly neighbor of ASEAN, China firmly supports establishing a Southeast Asia nuclear weapon-free zone," Chinese Foreign Ministry

Willing to take lead in signing Southeast Asia nuclear weapon-free zone treaty, says China

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China is ready to stay in communication with ASEAN countries on the matter.