Today on November 27, 2025, China's State Council Information Office released a comprehensive white paper titled "China's Arms Control, Disarmament, and Nonproliferation in the New Era."
The document highlights Beijing's constructive role in global security, detailing its past achievements and future commitments. According to the white paper, China has actively put forward new initiatives and solutions aimed at reducing military tensions and preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction.
One of the report's key features is its focus on emerging domains. It outlines China's vision for arms control in outer space, stressing responsible behavior to avoid an arms race beyond Earth's atmosphere. It also addresses the challenges of cyberspace, calling for norms to govern digital warfare, and emphasizes the need for ethical guidelines around artificial intelligence in military applications.
The white paper reaffirms that China has been and will always be a builder of world peace, a contributor to global development and a defender of the international order. By sharing its policies and practical measures, Beijing hopes to inspire other countries to join efforts for a safer, more stable world.
As the global community grapples with evolving security threats, the document calls on nations to work together for international arms control. It proposes a series of forums and multilateral talks, inviting partners to co-develop confidence-building measures and transparency mechanisms.
For young professionals and tech enthusiasts tracking shifts in global governance, the white paper offers a data-driven roadmap. It highlights China's progress in limiting certain categories of weapons and outlines timelines for proposed inspections and treaty discussions, marking a significant step in Beijing's strategy to shape the future of arms control and nonproliferation.
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