Deputy Secretary of State, the High Representative on Disarmament Izumi Nakamtsu expressed the hope that China will remain committed to the concept of non-use by the first nuclear weapons, reports RIA Novosti.
Nakastsu hopes that this will not happen. “China was deeply committed to this principle. This is a very positive moment, and I hope that there will be no changes in this policy,” the diplomat said.
Previously, China’s former Ambassador to UN Sha Tzukan expressed the opinion that China should prepare to apply nuclear weapons to fight new alliances that form the United States, including Aukus. He believes that it is time to “revise and adjust” a long-standing commitment, since the US military presence increases.
September 16, USA, United Kingdom and Australia concluded an agreement on defense partnership. Alliance got the name Aukus. The purpose of the transaction is to protect and defend the common interests of the parties in the Indo-Pacific region and the combination of efforts in the development of the defense sector.