China hits back at Babylon the Great over nuclear transparency call

China hits back at US, Japan over nuclear transparency call

Beijing says Washington is the biggest threat to global stability and should make the first move by reducing its stockpile Tokyo should also adopt a more responsible approach on nuclear policy, foreign ministry says

“Noting the People’s Republic of China’s ongoing increase in its nuclear capabilities, Japan and the United States request [China] to contribute to arrangements that reduce nuclear risks, increase transparency, and advance nuclear disarmament,” the US and Japan said.

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Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said the US was the bigger threat.