China News Service, Beijing, October 19 (Reporter Li Jingze) In response to the recent US-UK-Australian nuclear submarine cooperation that has caused concern in Malaysia and Indonesia, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin pointed out in Beijing on the 19th that the US-UK-Australia trilateral security partnership and its nuclear submarine cooperation in manufacturing nuclear The risk of proliferation impacts the international nuclear non-proliferation system. If it is forced to advance, it will be like opening a Pandora's box. It will not only bring huge security risks, but also signify a historical regression.
Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Wang Wenbin.
Photography: Xue Wei
A reporter asked questions. According to reports, Malaysian Foreign Minister Saifuddin and Indonesian Foreign Minister Leitno held a joint press conference after meeting and stated that the two countries are deeply concerned about Australia's development of nuclear submarines under the framework of the US-UK-Australia trilateral security partnership.
What is China's comment?
Wang Wenbin said that the relevant statements of Malaysia and Indonesia reflect the general concerns of countries in the region.
The US-UK-Australia trilateral security partnership and its nuclear submarine cooperation create nuclear proliferation risks, impact the international nuclear non-proliferation system, undermine the South Pacific Nuclear-Free Zone Treaty, and undermine ASEAN countries’ efforts to establish a nuclear-weapon-free zone in Southeast Asia.
If you push forward forcibly, it's like opening a Pandora's box, which will not only bring huge security risks, but also signify a historical regression.
Wang Wenbin pointed out that the trilateral security partnership between the United States, Britain and Australia is a manifestation of the three-nation Cold War mentality, double standards, and defiance of the rules. Its political intention is very obvious. It is to introduce major-power confrontation and group politics into the region, provoke regional camps, and force regional national elections. Standing on the sidelines; is to use the outdated Cold War mentality to impact the ASEAN-centered regional cooperation structure and undermine the prosperity and stability of the region; to create a regional rule order centered on the United States, and to maintain the U.S. dominance and hegemony system; it is to challenge The international nuclear non-proliferation system based on the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons serves the geopolitical private interests of the United States.
Wang Wenbin emphasized that China has always believed that the ASEAN-centered regional cooperation framework is in line with East Asian traditions and practical needs, and has effectively promoted peace and development in the region, and is worthy of cherishment and consolidation by all parties.
Any wrongdoing that attempts to evade or weaken the central position of ASEAN, undermine the good momentum of regional cooperation and dialogue, create divisions and instigate confrontation will be vigilant and opposed by regional countries and the international community.
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