The white paper on China's arms control, disarmament and nonproliferation in the new era demonstrates China's sense of responsibility and commitment as a major country to actively spearhead global security governance and safeguard international peace and security, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Thursday.
China's State Council Information Office on Thursday released a white paper titled "China's Arms Control, Disarmament, and Nonproliferation in the New Era." This is the first time in 20 years that the Chinese government has comprehensively stated China's policy on arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation by releasing a white paper.
Guo responded to a media query on the background and meaning of the white paper at a press briefing in Beijing.
"China released white papers on arms control twice, in 1995 and 2005. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-fascist War, and the founding of the United Nations. At this crucial historical juncture, the white paper, China's Arms Control, Disarmament and Non-Proliferation in the New Era released by the Chinese government, is of great significance," said Guo.
"The current international security and arms control situation is complex and severe. Regional conflicts and turmoil are becoming more frequent, and the international arms race continues to escalate. Today, humanity again has to choose between peace and war, dialogue and confrontation, win-win cooperation and zero-sum game. It once again finds itself at a historic crossroads. The white paper systematically states China's views and policies on the international security and arms control situation in the new era, and comprehensively elaborates on China's positive endeavor, practical measures and remarkable achievements in constructively participating in the process of international arms control over the past 20 years, especially since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. It shows China's responsibility and commitment as a major country to actively take the lead in global security governance and safeguard international peace and security," said the spokesman.
"The white paper points out that China has always constructively participated in the process of international arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation, actively contributed China's wisdom, initiatives and solutions, and is committed to improving the international security environment, enhancing international security cooperation, resolving international security dilemmas and improving global security governance. China is committed to be a builder of world peace, a contributor to global development and a defender of international order," he continued.
"Releasing the new white paper on arms control is a concrete measure for China to actively practice the Global Security Initiative and the Global Governance Initiative. No matter how the international landscape evolves, China will always stand on the side of peace and justice and is a staunch force for safeguarding world peace and security. China is willing to work with all peace-loving countries to advocate an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, consolidate and develop the international arms control system with the United Nations at its core, and build a community with a shared future for humanity," said the spokesman.
Arms control white paper demonstrates China's commitment as major country: spokesman
