The United States urged China to notify Washington of all launches… (китай · ракета · пуск)
The United States urged China to notify Washington of all launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles and space missions, citing the need for transparency in arms control. This followed China's successful test launch of a submarine-launched strategic missile in the Pacific Ocean.
Consensus
- The United States called on China to participate in substantive discussions on arms control.
- China conducted a successful test launch of a submarine-based strategic missile in the Pacific Ocean.
- The U.S. emphasized its commitment to defending allies and partners.
- China's military has the sovereign right to conduct tests of strategic missiles.
Points of divergence
- The U.S. official representative stated that China should take on an obligation to notify Washington about all launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles, and also mentioned space launches in line with commitments by the other members of the 'nuclear five'. — vesti
- The U.S. State Department emphasized that China should take on obligations regarding notifications for both ICBM launches and space launches, consistent with those taken by all other members of the 'nuclear five'. — interfax
Coverage (2 sources)
- US calls on China to notify of ballistic missile launches — Вести
- Washington Calls on Beijing to Engage in Talks on Arms Control Following Missile Launch — Интерфакс