China’s approach to arms control in the new era

新时代中国对武器控制的方法

World Today

2025-11-27

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① We take a look at a new white paper on China’s arms control and how it tells us about China’s commitment to safeguarding world peace and security. (00:54) ② Japan’s Sanae Takaichi says that, under the so-called “San Francisco Peace Treaty”, Japan is not in a position to determine or recognize the legal status of Taiwan. Why is this remark erroneous? (15:22) ③ Donald Trump has signed an executive order launching a sweeping plan to supercharge America’s artificial intelligence development. We explore the ambitions and prospects of the plan. (25:47) ④ China has lodged protests with the US over its move that restricts visas for Central American officials with ties to Beijing. Should visas be turned into political leverage? (36:37) ⑤ Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau announce that they have seized power after a contested presidential election. What are the key factors behind the country’s long history of political turmoil? (46:53)
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  • Hello and welcome to World Today, I am Ding Heng in Beijing.

  • Coming up,

  • China reinstates the country's commitment to safeguarding world peace and security in a white paper on arms control.

  • Trump signs executive order to launch Genesis Mission AI project.

  • China protests against the U.S.

  • move restricting visas for Central American officials that work with Beijing.

  • And Guinea-Bissau Army officers say they have seized the power after a contested presidential race.

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  • China has pledged that the country will always be a builder of world peace,

  • a contributor to global development, and a defender of the international order.

  • The pledge is part of a new white paper released by Chinese authorities on the country's arms control.

  • The document says that China plays a constructive role in international arms control and actively offers its initiatives and solutions.

  • The White Paper vows that China will continue to build its domestic non-proliferation capacity,

  • promote international cooperation on peaceful use of science and technology,

  • and facilitate the improvement of global non-proliferation governance.

  • So, for more joining us now on the line is Zhou Bo,

  • senior fellow with the Center for International Security and Strategy, Qinhua University.

  • So thank you very much for joining us today, Mr.

  • Zhou Bo.