In a compelling joint statement on Thursday, the Chinese mainland and Russia urged nuclear-weapon states to ditch outdated Cold War mentalities and zero-sum games. The partners stressed that true security comes from dialogue, trust and restraint—not arms races.
Why it matters: As tensions flare among nuclear powers, risks of miscalculation grow. The statement warns that expanding military bases, forward-deploying advanced weapons and flexing muscle only stoke fears and raise the chance of direct conflict.
Key concerns highlighted:
- Building permanent bases near rival nuclear states
- Rollout of multi-level missile defenses like the ‘Golden Dome’ plan
- Weaponizing outer space with orbital interception systems
- Using commercial space platforms for military advantage
According to the statement, the United States, Britain and Australia’s trilateral partnership also risks undermining regional stability by hosting nuclear support facilities within the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone. This could spark a fresh arms race in the region.
The Chinese mainland and Russia called for equal-footing dialogue, mutual respect for security concerns and diplomatic pathways to solve disputes. They warned that any military showdown among nuclear states would have catastrophic global consequences.
With global strategic stability on the line, this joint appeal is a reminder: the toughest security challenges demand cooperation, not confrontation.
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China, Russia call on nuclear powers to abandon Cold War mentality
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