US utmost disruptor of int'l nuclear order: spokesman

The United States is the utmost root cause of disruption to the international nuclear order and global strategic stability, said Defense Ministry spokesman Zhang Xiaogang at a press conference in Beijing on Saturday.

Zhang made the comments in response to the U.S. false accusations lately on China's nuclear testing.

"The relevant U.S. remarks are totally baseless and utterly untenable. As is known to all, China is committed to a policy of 'no first use' of nuclear weapons and a self-defensive nuclear strategy, and we always keep our nuclear strength at the minimum level of the country's national security need. We have refrained from engaging in nuclear arms races with any country, and steadfastly upheld our commitment to a moratorium on nuclear testing, never conducting any activities in violation of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty," he said.

"The United States has the world's largest nuclear arsenal, follows a policy of first-use of nuclear weapons, invests heavily in developing its 'nuclear triad,' and has even claimed to restart nuclear testing. With its negative actions of withdrawing from treaties and organizations concerning nuclear arms control, the U.S. has become the utmost root course of disruption to the international nuclear order and global strategic stability. We urge the U.S. to earnestly fulfill its obligations under the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty and its commitment to the moratorium on nuclear testing, fulfill its special and priority responsibility for nuclear disarmament, and take concrete actions to uphold the international nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation regime and maintain global strategic balance and stability," Zhang said.

US utmost disruptor of int'l nuclear order: spokesman

US utmost disruptor of int'l nuclear order: spokesman

US utmost disruptor of int'l nuclear order: spokesman

US utmost disruptor of int'l nuclear order: spokesman

President of the Republic of Seychelles Patrick Herminie has hailed Chinese cuisine as the "best in the world", highlighting his admiration for China's culture and the growing friendship between the two countries.

In an interview with China Media Group aired Friday, Herminie described himself as "a big fan of Chinese cuisine". His fondness for Chinese flavors is well known in Victoria, the capital of Seychelles, where he often frequents a Chinese restaurant managed by a chef who studied and worked in China years ago.

The restaurant's fusion of Chinese cooking techniques with local seafood has created a distinctive island flavor that resonates with him and many diners.

Herminie said he likes almost all Chinese dishes as their tastes are really wonderful.

"I think you have the best cuisine in the world," Herminie told the reporter. To sustain authentic flavors beyond the restaurant table, a farm has been built in Seychelles to supply fresh vegetables for Chinese cooking, from Shanghai greens to long beans and chives, recreating the flavors and feel of Chinese gardens in the island nation.

Herminie's passion for Chinese cuisine extends into diplomacy. On Jan 29, he attended a Spring Festival reception at the Chinese embassy in Victoria. There, he sipped tea, learned about Chinese New Year traditions, and wrote the Chinese character "Fu," symbolizing good fortune, along with blessings for the Year of the Horse.

President of Seychelles hails Chinese cuisine, strengthening cultural ties