China responded to US President Joe Biden's proposal to revise and update a joint strategic arms reduction treaty (START). Local authorities believe that such negotiations are possible and will benefit global security, but subject to certain conditions from the United States. This was stated by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying during a press conference..

Asked by reporters about the reduction of nuclear weapons stockpiles, Chunying stressed that China would only agree to a new agreement if the United States “leads by example” to other countries and reduces its own nuclear potential..

“We hope that the American side can take the lead in fulfilling its responsibilities and obligations as a major nuclear country and set a good example of reducing strategic nuclear weapons.. The United States is asking China to participate in the nuclear disarmament dialogue on the occasion of the Tenth NPT Review Conference for the sole purpose of hiding its guilt and diverting attention,” Chunying said..

In addition, the representative of the Chinese Foreign Ministry noted that her country " According to her, the PRC showed maximum restraint in the development of nuclear potential, limited to the minimum level necessary for national security.. Chunying added that China "

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Recall that on the eve of Joe Biden turned to Russia and China with a proposal to hold talks on nuclear weapons control, since the current START-3 treaty expires in 2026. However, the negotiations may break down due to the aggravation of relations between Washington and Beijing against the backdrop of Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan..