China urges U.S. to resume strategic stability dialogues with Russia: spokesperson
China calls on the US to resume strategic stability talks with Russia after New START expires, as Washington seeks a new and broader nuclear arms treaty to include China.
China has urged the United States to resume dialogue with Russia on strategic stability and discuss next steps following the expiration of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), Al-Mayadeen reported.
Speaking on Friday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Beijing believes Washington and Moscow should restart talks to manage nuclear risks and chart a path forward after the treaty’s expiry.
The call comes after US President Donald Trump said nuclear experts should work toward a new and modernized arms control agreement rather than extending New START. Lin said China supports renewed US-Russia engagement on strategic stability and further steps beyond New START, stressing that dialogue remains essential despite shifting geopolitical conditions.