China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in response to the United States and Russia called for the enhancement of nuclear weapons: China has advocated the complete destruction

　　Q: United States President-elect Trump 22nd in "Twitter," says beauty and greatly strengthened and expanded nuclear capabilities, until the world on the nuclear issue is sensible. Reports may support modernization of the aging of nuclear weapons to the United States to implement a costly upgrade. Comment on this?

A: we have taken note of relevant reports, is also concerned about the United States the new policies to be taken by the Government on related issues. China has always advocated and actively advocated the complete prohibition and thorough destruction of nuclear weapons. Countries with the largest nuclear arsenals bear special and primary responsibility for nuclear disarmament, should continue to take the lead in substantially substantive reductions in nuclear arsenals, creating conditions for the eventual achievement of General and complete nuclear disarmament.

Q: allegedly, Trump made his remarks before, Russia President Vladimir Putin said in an address in the combat capabilities of the Russian strategic nuclear forces will be strengthened. Analysts believe that Russia may launch a new round of nuclear arms race. Comment on this? As a nuclear-weapon State, China will respond to?

A: I can reiterate that China has always advocated and actively on the issue of nuclear disarmament advocated the complete prohibition and thorough destruction of nuclear weapons. Countries with the largest nuclear arsenals leading to nuclear disarmament should bear special and primary responsibilities.

(Editors: xiaowugang UN845)
2016-12-24 05:35:07
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs website

中国外交部回应美俄号召增强核武器：中方倡导全面销毁

　　问：美国当选总统特朗普22日在“推特”上称，美须大大强化和扩展核能力，直到世界在核问题上变得理智。报道称，特可能支持对美老化核武器实施耗资巨大的现代化升级。中方对此有何评论？

　　答：我们注意到有关报道，也关注美国新政府在相关问题上将采取的政策。中方一贯主张并积极倡导全面禁止和彻底销毁核武器。拥有最大核武库的国家对核裁军负有特殊和优先责任，应继续率先大幅度实质性削减核武库，为最终实现全面彻底核裁军创造条件。

　　问：据称，特朗普发表有关言论前，俄罗斯总统普京在演讲时表示俄将加强战略核力量的战斗能力。分析人士认为，美俄可能展开新一轮核军备竞赛。中方对此有何评论？作为一个核武器国家，中国将以何种方式应对？

　　答：我可以重申，中方在核裁军问题上一贯主张并积极倡导全面禁止和彻底销毁核武器。拥有最大核武库的国家对于核裁军应负起特殊和优先的责任。

(责任编辑：肖武岗 UN845)
2016-12-24 05:35:07
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