In a striking address, a top Chinese envoy emphasized that true security is inseparable from our common global well‐being. Sun Xiaobo, director-general of the Department of Arms Control at the Chinese Foreign Ministry, laid out a vision for nuclear disarmament that promotes fairness and peace 🌏.
Speaking at the third session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2026 NPT Review Conference, he highlighted that the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) has been the backbone of international security since 1970, with 191 states, including the five recognized nuclear-weapon states, standing by it.
Sun warned against clinging to outdated Cold-War mentalities and criticized certain nations for over-investing in military might at the expense of global trust 🤯. He called for resumed efforts, like bringing back key treaties and verifying irreversible reductions of nuclear arsenals.
China also champions initiatives such as the "Atoms for Global South Initiative," arguing that nuclear energy should drive shared progress, not division. This message resonates with a generation that values collaboration and sustainable development over showdowns.
Ultimately, the envoy’s appeal is a call to unite, ensuring that nuclear policy blends national security with global responsibility – a timely reminder that building a safer world is a collective journey. 🤝
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China advocates nuclear disarmament based on common security: Envoy
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