In a recent high-level meeting in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi—also a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee—stressed the need for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to effectively address critical global nuclear issues. His comments focused on concerns surrounding the Iranian nuclear situation and the AUKUS nuclear submarine cooperation among the United States, Britain, and Australia.
Wang Yi warned that rising unilateralism, power politics, and bullying could push the international community back to a 'law of the jungle,' leaving small and medium-sized countries particularly vulnerable. He emphasized that the United Nations was established to uphold a just international order and protect the sovereign equality of all countries. In his view, the UN should lead the way in clarifying global norms and expectations.
Highlighting the indispensable role of the IAEA as part of the UN system, Wang urged the agency to maintain its objectivity, neutrality, and professionalism when addressing not only the Iranian nuclear issue and the AUKUS concerns, but also other sensitive matters such as the ocean discharge of Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water.
IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi acknowledged China's role as a stabilizing force in a volatile global landscape, noting that the agency values its cooperation with China and recognizes the country’s progress in the peaceful use of nuclear energy. Grossi expressed a willingness to deepen all-round collaboration to better manage current and emerging nuclear challenges.
This exchange underscores the growing call for unified international action and robust governance in the nuclear arena—a topic that resonates across global sectors, from policy leaders and tech enthusiasts to digital nomads and cultural trendsetters.
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China urges IAEA to fulfill mission, address global nuclear issues
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