Foreign Ministry responds to the so-called increase in China's nuclear warhead numbers.
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On June 16, the regular press conference held by the Chinese Foreign Ministry was presided over by spokesperson Guo Jia Kun. A reporter from a Japanese media asked the following question: The global nuclear power annual report released on June 16 by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute pointed out that China currently has 600 nuclear warheads, ranking third in the world, and is increasing at a rate of about 100 per year, faster than any other country in the world. What are your comments on this?
In response, Mr. Guo stated that China does not comment on the relevant report. I would like to emphasize that China has always adhered to its defensive nuclear strategy and has maintained its nuclear forces at the lowest level necessary for national security. It does not participate in an arms race. China strictly abides by its policy of never using nuclear weapons under any circumstances or at any time, and commits to unconditionally not using or threatening to use nuclear weapons against non-nuclear weapon states and non-nuclear weapon zones. China is the only nuclear-armed state to adopt such a policy. China will continue to firmly commit to safeguarding its legitimate security interests, as well as maintaining world peace and stability.
Reported by Index News - Global Times Correspondent Suo Yanqi
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