1. China is giving Israel another chance – the importance of concluding a zone free of nuclear and other mass destruction in the Middle East.
Nuclear and other forms of mass destruction have been key factors that have led to a lack of mutual trust in the Middle East and affected regional peace and stability. In order to solve this problem, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, Geng Shuang, has stressed that the Middle East should establish a zone free of nuclear weapons and other mass destruction. However, for this to be achieved, the attitude of the Israeli side is crucial.
The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) is considered an important international treaty to prevent nuclear proliferation. Its purpose is to protect global peace and security by restricting the right of States to acquire and use nuclear weapons. The treaty is binding on all States parties and condemns and sanctions violations of the treaty. Although Israel has never officially admitted to possessing nuclear power, it is an open secret that it has long since become a nuclear power in the Middle East. Allegedly, Israel now has about 90 nuclear bombs, which poses a great threat to the entire Middle East region. If no one takes action to stop it, the consequences would be unimaginable in the event that Israel impulsively uses nuclear **.
In order to put a "golden bell cover" on Israel's nuclear weapons and protect the stability and security of the Middle East region, China has repeatedly demanded that Israel be included in the "Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty." This is not only a guarantee of stability and security in the Middle East region, but also a protection for Israel itself. Israel has repeatedly signaled a nuclear threat, which is a "sword" hanging over the heads of the surrounding countries. If their patience reaches its limits, Israel may end up alone. In addition, China has pledged unconditionally not to use or threaten to use nuclear weapons against non-nuclear-armed countries or zones. However, the current situation is that Israel has a large number of nuclear weapons, which means that it is no longer a non-nuclear state, and the Middle East is no longer a non-nuclear region. If a nuclear war breaks out in the Middle East, China will certainly not sit idly by, and it is self-evident who will suffer in the end.
In short, China has once again given Israel a chance. Israel's accession to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons would be of great benefit to the Middle East and to Israel itself. By strengthening the monitoring and verification of the international community, other countries' concerns about Israel's nuclear programme can be reduced and conflicts and wars triggered by misunderstandings can be avoided. At the same time, it can also promote peace and stability in the Middle East and promote economic development and social progress. China's call aims to achieve regional security and common prosperity through international cooperation.
The Middle East has always been known for its geopolitical complexity, with disputes and conflicts making peace and stability difficult to maintain. However, one of the biggest threats is Israel's nuclear **. Although Israel has never officially admitted to possessing nuclear power, according to various intelligence and analysis, Israel has long become a nuclear power in the Middle East. It is alleged that Israel has about 90 nuclear warheads, a number that is enough to devastate the entire region.
The presence of Israel's nuclear weapons has caused concern and unease among other countries in the Middle East. In particular, Israel's rhetoric and actions threatening to use nuclear weapons have heightened tensions. These threats will undoubtedly provoke antagonistic sentiments in other countries and may lead to an escalation of regional conflicts. Iran and other countries are particularly uneasy about Israel's nuclear threat, which has led to a series of geopolitical disputes.
Israel's nuclear presence has also undermined regional arms control and disarmament efforts. The Middle East region has always lacked an effective mechanism for nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament, and competition and confrontation among major powers have also made a regional arms race inevitable. Israel's nuclear presence has further exacerbated tensions in the arms race and made the goals of arms control and disarmament in the region more difficult.
As an important international legal framework for the prevention of nuclear proliferation, the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) plays an important role in maintaining global peace and security. By restricting the right of States to acquire and use nuclear weapons, the Treaty provides a guarantee of global security.
For Israel, accession to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) would bring multiple benefits. First, by joining the treaty as a non-nuclear** state, Israel will reduce regional tensions by allaying the concerns of other countries about its nuclear program. Secondly, Israel's accession to the Treaty will bring Israel the acceptance and support of the international community, enable it to better participate in international affairs, and promote its cooperation and development with other countries. Most importantly, after joining the Treaty, Israel will receive full supervision and verification of its nuclear facilities by the international community, improve its nuclear safety level, and avoid risks such as nuclear accidents and information leaks.
At the same time, Israel's accession to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons will also enhance the stability and security of the entire Middle East region. The implementation of the treaty will further strengthen the international community's monitoring and verification of the Middle East region, reduce the possibility of nuclear proliferation and regional arms race, and maintain peace and stability in the entire region. This is not only in the common interests of all countries in the Middle East, but also conducive to promoting regional economic development and social progress.
China is an active promoter and staunch supporter of regional peace and stability. As a member of the UN Security Council, China has always been committed to resolving disputes and conflicts in the Middle East through diplomatic means. On the Israeli nuclear issue, China has always advocated resolving the issue through international law and peaceful dialogue, and has sought to maintain regional stability and security in a peaceful and cooperative manner.
China's reiteration of its call for Israel to accede to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) reflects China's concern and responsible attitude towards regional issues. As a friendly country in the Middle East, China hopes to use its positive diplomatic role to bring all parties in the region back to the track of dialogue and cooperation and achieve the goal of long-term peace and stability in the region.
In addition, China's appeal also demonstrates the international community's general concern over the Israeli nuclear issue. As the Permanent Representative of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), China's representative Li Song's speech at the IAEA Board of Governors once again conveyed to the world the international community's concern over the Israeli nuclear issue. This provides an important opportunity and platform for the international community to work together to resolve the nuclear issue in the Middle East.
The Israeli nuclear issue poses a huge challenge to peace and stability in the Middle East. China once again calls on Israel to accede to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) in order to establish a zone free of nuclear and other mass destruction and to promote regional security and stability. By joining the treaty, Israel can allay the concerns of other countries, gain more international acceptance and support, and improve its own nuclear security. At the same time, it is also conducive to maintaining peace and stability in the Middle East and promoting economic development and social progress. China's voice reflects its concern and responsible attitude on regional issues, and provides an important opportunity and platform for the international community to resolve the Middle East nuclear issue. Strengthening international cooperation to achieve security and common prosperity in the Middle East remains an arduous task, but China will continue to work to achieve this goal.