China News Agency, United Nations, September 24. Ambassador Geng Shuang, China’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, said on the 24th that with the complex and profound evolution of the international security situation, it is more urgent and important to promote the entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, and the international community should continue. Work hard for this.
On the same day, the United Nations held its twelfth conference to promote the entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.
Geng Shuang said that this year marks the 25th anniversary of the conclusion of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.
Over the past 25 years, with the concerted efforts of all parties, the universality of the treaty has continued to increase, the preparations for implementation of the treaty have continued to progress, and the ban on nuclear testing has become an international consensus.
The treaty has played an important role in curbing the nuclear arms race and maintaining global strategic stability. It has become a key pillar of the international nuclear disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation system.
At the meeting, Geng Shuang elaborated on China's five-point proposition on promoting the entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.
First, practice multilateralism, bridge differences and resolve disputes through dialogue and consultation, eliminate the root causes of the existence and proliferation of nuclear weapons, and create a good political atmosphere for the treaty to enter into force.
Second, abandon the Cold War mentality, oppose seeking absolute military superiority, maintain global strategic stability, and create the necessary security environment for the treaty to enter into force.
Third, oppose the breach of contract and retreat from the group, firmly maintain the integrity, authority, and effectiveness of the international arms control treaty system, and build a solid institutional guarantee for the treaty's entry into force.
Fourth, strengthen international consensus, continue to promote the complete prohibition and thorough destruction of nuclear weapons, promote the concept of a nuclear test ban, and inject strong political momentum into the entry into force of the treaty.
Fifth, advance the preparatory work, carry out the construction of the international data center, the international monitoring system and the on-site inspection mechanism in a comprehensive and balanced manner, and provide the necessary technical support for the entry into force of the treaty.
Geng Shuang pointed out that China was one of the first countries to sign the "Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty." Since 1996, it has always firmly upheld the treaty's goals and objectives and abided by its "test moratorium" commitment.
China actively supports the construction of the international monitoring system, and 10 stations and 1 radionuclide laboratory have been established within the territory.
China is the second-paying country of the Preparatory Committee of the Treaty Organization. It has always paid its dues on time and in full, and has conducted good cooperation with the PTS in terms of voluntary donations and equipment research and development.
Geng Shuang emphasized that from the first day of possession of nuclear weapons, China has actively advocated the complete prohibition and thorough destruction of nuclear weapons, solemnly declares that it will not be the first to use nuclear weapons at any time and under any circumstances, and promises to unconditionally not use nuclear weapons against non-nuclear-weapon states and areas without nuclear weapons. Or threaten to use nuclear weapons and keep nuclear power at the minimum level required for national security.
Geng Shuang reiterated that China will not become an obstacle to the entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, and will continue to contribute to the entry into force of the Treaty, and make unremitting efforts to achieve the lofty goal of the complete prohibition and thorough destruction of nuclear weapons at an early date.
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