China's envoy urges joint action on nuclear risks
Li Chijiang, China's disarmament envoy, told a UN General Assembly committee on Friday that nations must cooperate to address nuclear risks and challenges. Beijing frames the issue as one of fairness in disarmament talks.
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What happened
China's disarmament ambassador, Li Chijiang, told a UN General Assembly committee debate on Friday that the international community must work together on nuclear risks and challenges.
Why it matters
The reports frame the dispute as one of fairness in nuclear disarmament talks, with China calling for shared action on nuclear risks.
Timeline
- Oct 16, 1:25 PM ET: China says involving it in nuclear disarmament talks would be neither fair nor reasonable.
- Oct 17, 5:18 AM ET: Li Chijiang calls for joint international efforts to address nuclear risks and challenges during a UN debate.
Coverage
- China calls for joint efforts to address risks, challenges in nuclear field (CGTN)
- China urges joint efforts to address nuclear risks, challenges (News.az)
- China calls participation in disarmament talks unfair (ua.news)
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