China сomments on Finnish President’s statement on Russia’s nuclear weapons use
China’s Foreign Ministry has not denied Finnish President Alexander Stubb’s statement that Beijing would not allow Russia to use nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine and continues to call for a political settlement of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Guo Jiakun, responded to questions regarding Finnish President Alexander Stubb's statement on Russia's potential use of nuclear weapons. Guo stated that following a meeting between Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Stubb on July 5, China had issued a press release acknowledging the issue. However, Guo did not deny Stubb's claims but emphasized that Beijing's stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the use of nuclear weapons remained unchanged.
China maintains a defensive nuclear doctrine and a no-first-use policy, meaning its nuclear arsenal would only be used in retaliation for a nuclear attack against China. The Chinese authorities continue to advocate for peaceful negotiations and a political resolution to the conflict in Ukraine. The Foreign Ministry's statement on Wang Yi's meeting with Stubb on July 5 did not address the topic of Russia's nuclear weapons or the ongoing war.
Guo Jiakun expressed China's commitment to being an influential force for peace, stability, and development in the current global context.
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