China releases white paper on arms control in new era

China on Thursday released a new white paper titled “China’s Arms Control, Disarmament, and Nonproliferation in the New Era,” highlighting its role in promoting global peace and security.

The report emphasizes China’s constructive participation in international arms control and its commitment to upholding UN-led frameworks. It outlines the country’s active role in multilateral agreements across nuclear, chemical, and biological fields, stressing that China consistently fulfills its international treaty obligations and contributes to the stability of the global arms control regime.

The white paper also addresses emerging security challenges in outer space, cyberspace, and artificial intelligence, calling for universal participation and stronger representation for developing countries in setting global governance standards. China advocates for a cooperative approach in these new frontiers to prevent conflicts and ensure that technological progress benefits all nations.

In addition to its international commitments, the white paper highlights China’s efforts to strengthen domestic nonproliferation capacity and promote peaceful uses of science and technology. It positions China as a partner in global development, emphasizing that its modernization follows the path of peaceful growth, contributing to a safer and more stable international environment.

China reaffirmed its dedication to working with all peace-loving nations to build an equal, multipolar world and to advance inclusive economic globalization. The white paper calls on countries to join forces in consolidating the UN-centered international arms control system and in creating a community with a shared future for humanity, aiming for a more secure and prosperous world for all.