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US criticizes China's missile test notification as rushed and insufficient

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • China's recent ballistic missile test, conducted with only hours of notice and insufficient information, has drawn criticism from the U.S. State Department.
  • U.S. officials stated that China's notification fell short of standards followed by other nuclear-armed permanent members of the UN Security Council.
  • The U.S. urged Beijing to engage in substantive dialogue on strategic stability and arms control, reaffirming its defense commitments to allies.

The U.S. State Department has criticized China for its recent ballistic missile test, stating that Beijing provided only a few hours' notice and insufficient information to American officials.

China only notified us hours before the launch and did not provide sufficient information, falling far short of the standards followed by the other nuclear-armed permanent members of the UN Security Council.

— U.S. State Department officialDescribing the notification process for China's recent missile test.

An official noted that this notification fell far short of the standards adhered to by the other four nuclear-armed permanent members of the UN Security Council (P5). The P5 are the only nuclear-weapon states recognized by the 1968 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

This incident occurs as China rapidly and opaquely expands its nuclear capabilities, raising significant concerns in the region. The official described launching such nuclear-capable missiles without participating in a routine prior notification diplomatic mechanism as "irresponsible."

Launching these nuclear-capable missiles without participating in a routine prior notification diplomatic mechanism is irresponsible.

— U.S. State Department officialCommenting on China's actions amidst its nuclear buildup.

The U.S. urged Beijing to enter into substantive dialogue on strategic stability and arms control, while reaffirming its unwavering commitment to the defense of its allies and partners.

We urge Beijing to engage in substantive dialogue on strategic stability and arms control, and the United States will continue to firmly uphold its defense commitments to allies and partners.

— U.S. State Department officialStating the U.S. position on dialogue and defense commitments.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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