MOSCOW (Xinhua) — China and Russia have jointly called on nuclear-armed states to move beyond Cold War-era thinking and zero-sum competition, according to a statement on global strategic stability released Thursday.
The two nations underscored the need for constructive engagement among major powers to tackle global security challenges. They emphasized that nuclear-armed states hold a special responsibility in safeguarding international security and must refrain from actions that heighten strategic risks. Instead, trust should be built through equal dialogue and consultations rooted in mutual respect to prevent dangerous miscalculations.
The statement warned of escalating tensions among nuclear nations, raising concerns about the growing possibility of direct military confrontations. It highlighted ongoing challenges in the strategic domain and an increasing risk of nuclear conflict.
Additionally, the document criticized certain nuclear states for expanding military bases in sensitive regions, flexing military power, and taking hostile actions that threaten the core security interests of others. The forward deployment of advanced offensive and defensive weapons was flagged as a significant risk.
The statement also condemned the U.S.’s “Golden Dome” missile defense strategy, arguing that it disrupts global strategic stability by seeking to counter threats from “evenly matched” adversaries without restraint. Furthermore, it warned against the militarization of outer space, opposing efforts to use commercial space systems for military superiority.
China and Russia reaffirmed their opposition to policies that weaponize space, intervene in sovereign affairs, or undermine strategic deterrence. They stressed that any military confrontation among nuclear states must be avoided, urging diplomatic solutions to security concerns.
The document also criticized the U.S.-UK-Australia trilateral security partnership, arguing that it destabilizes regional security and fuels an arms race.
