Gibo Doubts China Vow on Nuke-Free Southeast Asia

Gibo doubts China vow on nuke-free Southeast Asia

Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. expressed doubts yesterday over China’s sincerity in taking the lead in establishing Southeast Asia as a nuclear weapons-free zone.

'Nuclear weapon-free' ASEAN? Teodoro says China must denuclearize first

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said China must denuclearize first to show that it genuinely supports a nuclear weapon-free zone in Southeast Asia.

Teodoro on China leading SE Asia nuclear-free zone: 'Denuclearize first'

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday brushed off China's readiness to lead a nuclear weapon-free zone in Southeast Asia, saying this was meaningless without transparency and a commitment to disarmament.