US and China to Hold First Nuclear Arms Control Talks Since Obama Administration Ahead of Biden-Xi Meeting
Talks set to clarify China's growing nuclear capacities amid concerns over accelerated arsenal build-up; discussions to be led by Sun Xiaobo from China and Mallory Stewart from the US.
- The US and China are set to hold their first nuclear arms control talks since the Obama administration. The main representatives for the talks are Mallory Stewart from the US and Sun Xiaobo from China.
- The objective of the talks is primarily to clarify China's nuclear plans and capabilities, following concerns that China's nuclear arsenal is growing quickly.
- These talks are part of a series of discussions agreed upon after recent talks between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. They include a variety of topics, such as maritime affairs and disability rights.
- The interactions come before an anticipated meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, scheduled to take place in San Francisco.
- Some analysts express skepticism about the outcome of the talks, noting China's standpoint that the US, which holds one of the world's two largest nuclear arsenals, should be the first to reduce its number of weapons. However, the talks are still seen as a significant attempt to increase challenge and prevent misunderstandings.
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