China has officially rejected an invitation from former U.S. President Donald Trump to engage in trilateral nuclear disarmament talks with the United States and Russia. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that such negotiations are "neither reasonable nor realistic," given the significant disparity in nuclear capabilities among the nations involved.
During a press briefing on Tuesday, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang emphasized that the U.S. and Russia hold nearly 90% of the world's nuclear arsenal and must take the lead in nuclear disarmament efforts. "Countries with the largest nuclear arsenals must earnestly fulfill their special and primary responsibility for nuclear disarmament," Geng said.
Trump's comments came earlier this week, where he expressed optimism about the possibility of Russia and China joining the U.S. in denuclearization efforts, underscoring the importance of preventing the spread of nuclear weapons. "Denuclearization is a very important goal," he stated. "We cannot allow the spread of nuclear weapons."
China's refusal to participate in the proposed talks highlights ongoing tensions in international relations and raises questions about future disarmament initiatives. As previously reported, the dynamics of global nuclear policy continue to evolve, with nations reassessing their strategies in light of recent developments in geopolitics and security.
