Ministry of Defense: China's Nuclear Policy Remains Highly Stable, Continuous, and Predictable
On the afternoon of June 16, Colonel Chen Xi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, released a statement regarding recent military-related issues.
Reporter: According to reports, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute recently released a report stating that China has significantly advanced its nuclear force modernization over the past year and continues to expand its nuclear arsenal. The United States and Japan have been vocal about China's "large-scale and opaque nuclear force construction." What is your comment on this?
Chen Xi: China adheres to a nuclear strategy of self-defense, firmly upholds a no-first-use policy regarding nuclear weapons, and consistently maintains its nuclear forces at the minimum level required for national security. China does not participate in any nuclear arms race and plays an important role in maintaining global strategic stability. China's nuclear policy has always maintained a high degree of stability, continuity, and predictability, and relevant parties should stop baseless speculation and sensationalism.
On June 16, the Chinese Ministry of National Defense reaffirmed its commitment to a stable and predictable nuclear policy, emphasizing self-defense and a no-first-use stance on nuclear weapons. The ministry responded to concerns about China's nuclear modernization and expansion, asserting that it maintains its nuclear capabilities at the minimum level necessary for national security. The statement called for an end to unwarranted speculation regarding China's nuclear activities.
- China is modernizing its nuclear forces and expanding its nuclear arsenal.
- China adheres to a self-defense nuclear strategy and a no-first-use policy.
- China's nuclear policy is characterized by stability, continuity, and predictability.