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China willing to take lead in signing Southeast Asia nuclear weapon-free zone treaty

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China and Russia have agreed to become signatories to the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone Treaty (SEANWFZ), while the U.S. is currently reviewing the treaty before signing. Read on:

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By Reuters July 3, 2025, 1:47:11 PM is (Published)

China willing to take lead in signing Southeast Asia nuclear weapon-free zone treaty
China firmly supports establishing a Southeast Asia nuclear weapon free zone and has made clear its willingness to take the lead in signing the treaty, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday (July 3).
“We stand ready to stay in communication with ASEAN countries on this matter,” Mao Ning told a regular press conference.
Malaysia said China and Russia have agreed to become signatories to the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone Treaty (SEANWFZ), while the U.S. is currently reviewing the treaty before signing, Malaysia’s state media reported Wednesday (July 2).
Read on: India, US agree to sign 10-year US-India Defence Framework

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