— China hopes that both South Korea and the United States will diligently fulfill their nuclear non-proliferation commitments and take actions to promote peace and stability in the region, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a regular briefing. He also emphasized that “China is following the path of peaceful development (…) and has always been a haven of peace and tranquility in the region.”
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What did China appeal to the US?
What reaction did Donald Trump's words cause?
What commitments regarding nuclear weapons did China's spokesman emphasize?
What did Trump announce on Truth Social?
On Thursday, Trump announced on Truth Social that “due to other countries' testing programs, he has directed the Department of War to begin testing (US) nuclear weapons on an equal basis.” “This process will start immediately,” he said, without giving specific examples of countries.
Earlier on Wednesday, Trump said that in response to the appeal of South Korean President Li Jae Mjung, he allowed South Korea to build nuclear-powered submarines. The US leader announced that these ships will be built at the shipyard in Philadelphia.
