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China Urges U.S. to Commit to Nuclear Disarmament

12/23/2025

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On December 23, 2025, China urged the United States to fulfill nuclear disarmament responsibilities.
The appeal followed a Pentagon draft report indicating China likely deployed over 100 intercontinental missiles near the Mongolian border.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian criticized the United States for not engaging in arms control talks.
The Pentagon said China's 2024 warhead stockpile was about 600 and could exceed 1,000 by 2030.
Lin Jian emphasized China's no-first-use policy and self-defense.

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On December 23, 2025, China urged the United States to fulfill nuclear disarmament responsibilities.
The appeal followed a Pentagon draft report indicating China likely deployed over 100 intercontinental missiles near the Mongolian border.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian criticized the United States for not engaging in arms control talks.
The Pentagon said China's 2024 warhead stockpile was about 600 and could exceed 1,000 by 2030.
Lin Jian emphasized China's no-first-use policy and self-defense.