China Rejects Calls for Nuclear Arms Reduction as New START Treaty Expires
As the New START Treaty between the U.S. and Russia is set to expire, China has stated it is 'not fair' to demand its participation in nuclear arms reduction talks. The treaty, signed in 2010, limits the nuclear arsenals of the U.S. and Russia, but its expiration will leave no constraints on the world's largest nuclear stockpiles. China, which has been rapidly expanding its nuclear capabilities, argues that its arsenal is significantly smaller than those of the U.S. and Russia, making it unreasonable to include it in disarmament negotiations. The expiration of the treaty occurs amid rising nuclear tensions, with China's expansion, North Korea's advancing program, and U.S. concerns over Iran's nuclear ambitions. 
