In 2003, the United States bypassed the United Nations and launched a military operation against Iraq on the grounds that Iraq "possessed weapons of mass destruction", overthrowing the then Saddam Hussein regime and bringing chaos to the Middle East for many years. This action has become an example of the political interference of American politicians, and the world is deeply shocked.
In the international political arena, some countries often find it difficult to make important "statements" in military decision-making because of their relatively weak economies. This weak position makes our country aspire to have a strong military force to ensure the security and sovereignty of the country. Globally, however, some countries have tried to achieve the idea of peaceful coexistence by advancing nuclear disarmament.
When the United Nations "Nuclear Ban Treaty" was officially launched, China's spokesperson Hua Chunying expressed her understanding of the desire of non-nuclear countries to promote nuclear disarmament, and stressed that China has been actively advocating the complete prohibition and complete destruction of nuclear weapons, and abiding by the principle of "not giving priority to the use of nuclear weapons by non-nuclear countries and regions". My country has demonstrated diplomatic understanding and support for nuclear disarmament, but it does not intend to compromise. This is not a rejection of peace, but rather a matter of nuclear disarmament, which requires taking into account the realities of international security.
However, China is not alone, not only China, but also the eight known countries with nuclear **, NATO member countries, and Japan, which has suffered a nuclear strike, have not signed the treaty. In the international community, especially in the face of some historical enemies, our country needs to protect the security and dignity of the country by possessing nuclear weapons. The signing of the treaty would mean the renunciation of nuclear power and the placing of the security of the country in the hands of others, which is unacceptable to our country.
The heavy lessons of history have made us profoundly realize that "political power comes out of the barrel of a gun" is not an empty slogan, but a profound truth forged by the blood and sacrifice of many revolutionary martyrs in our country. When our national strength was weak, we were endangered by semi-colonies, lacked sovereignty, and were slaughtered like defeated countries. Today, China's development is gradually growing, but giving up nuclear ** will mean putting the country's security in the hands of others, and the historical shadow of being slaughtered by others may appear again.
As Chinese, we yearn for peace, but we also know that the "peace" given by others may not be real peace. The signing of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) is a seemingly glamorous choice, but it cannot hide the possible conspiracy involved. In the current turbulent international environment, nuclear forces have far-reaching significance, not only to safeguard national sovereignty and dignity, but also to protect citizens from "illegality".
Taking into account the international situation and China's insistence on not signing the "Nuclear Ban Treaty" is not a rejection of peace, but a responsibility for the United States. We need to maintain sufficient military strength to ensure that the country is not threatened from the outside and thus maintain a peaceful and stable international order. While pursuing peace, we must also be vigilant enough to guard against any actions that may pose a threat to ***.