**As international tensions rise, China's response to Trump's proposal highlights shifting dynamics in global nuclear diplomacy.**
**China Calls on U.S. to Lead Nuclear Disarmament Initiatives Proposed by Trump**
**China Calls on U.S. to Lead Nuclear Disarmament Initiatives Proposed by Trump**
**Amidst escalating military expenditures, China urges the U.S. to take responsibility in nuclear arms reduction.**
China has pointedly urged the United States to take the helm in nuclear arms reduction following President Trump's recent proposals aimed at nuclear disarmament. Speaking from Hong Kong, the Chinese government reacted sharply to Trump's suggestion of collaborating with China and Russia to significantly reduce military spending and nuclear arsenals.
During an Oval Office press briefing, President Trump outlined his desire for discussions with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin about "slowing down, stopping and reducing nuclear weapons." Emphasizing the excessive nuclear capabilities held by these nations, he stated, "There's no reason for us to be building brand-new nuclear weapons... we already have so many you can destroy the world 50 times over."
In response to Trump's call for cooperation, Guo Jiakun, spokesperson for China's foreign ministry, made a clear assertion that the U.S. and Russia, as the countries with the largest nuclear arsenals, bear the primary responsibility for initiating meaningful disarmament efforts. Guo underscored that the U.S. possesses the most substantial military budget globally and, thus, should exemplify the reduction of military expenditures.
This exchange of rhetoric comes at a time when concerns over global military buildup and nuclear capabilities are at an all-time high, underscoring the need for renewed dialogue among the world's nuclear powers.
During an Oval Office press briefing, President Trump outlined his desire for discussions with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin about "slowing down, stopping and reducing nuclear weapons." Emphasizing the excessive nuclear capabilities held by these nations, he stated, "There's no reason for us to be building brand-new nuclear weapons... we already have so many you can destroy the world 50 times over."
In response to Trump's call for cooperation, Guo Jiakun, spokesperson for China's foreign ministry, made a clear assertion that the U.S. and Russia, as the countries with the largest nuclear arsenals, bear the primary responsibility for initiating meaningful disarmament efforts. Guo underscored that the U.S. possesses the most substantial military budget globally and, thus, should exemplify the reduction of military expenditures.
This exchange of rhetoric comes at a time when concerns over global military buildup and nuclear capabilities are at an all-time high, underscoring the need for renewed dialogue among the world's nuclear powers.
