President Joe Biden has approved a nuclear strategy focused on countering what is termed the "Chinese threat," a move that has ignited significant criticism from China.
Potential Chinese Challenges
The Chinese government has denounced the strategy as a "mad provocation" and a global threat, according to URA
The new U.S. nuclear policy aims to prepare the nation for potential nuclear challenges from China, Russia, and North Korea. However, China has dismissed the idea of a "Chinese threat" as absurd, pointing to its own no-first-use nuclear policy and strategy of minimal deterrence.
Critics argue that the U.S. is attempting to maintain its nuclear superiority to support global hegemony. This concern is underscored by the U.S.'s withdrawal from several key international treaties, including the Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty in 2002 and the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty in 2019.
Calls for International Pressure
In 2018, the U.S. also exited the Iran nuclear deal, further distancing itself from international nuclear control commitments.
The debate over nuclear policy has become a central issue in American politics, with figures like Jill Stein, Robert Kennedy Jr., and Tulsi Gabbard highlighting the importance of peace and disarmament.
In light of Biden's new strategy, China Daily calls for international pressure on the U.S. to reduce its nuclear arsenal and commit to a no-first-use policy.
Earlier, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov expressed support for China's proposal for a treaty among nuclear powers to commit to a no-first-use policy.
China first introduced this idea at the United Nations General Assembly in 1994, emphasizing its dedication to nuclear deterrence and responsibility.
