Russia and China would be the first nuclear powers to sign a treaty barring use of the weapons in Southeast Asia.

Given significant war preparations, it’s unlikely Beijing’s willingness to sign the protocol to the Bangkok Treaty is the result of peaceful intentions.

China firmly supports establishing a Southeast Asia nuclear weapon free zone and has made clear its willingness to take the ...

China will sign up to a Southeast Asian treaty banning nuclear weapons in the region as soon as all documentation is ready, ...

BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhua) -- China firmly supports the establishment of a Southeast Asia nuclear weapon-free zone, a Chinese defense spokesperson said on Monday.

The foreign minister says China's pledge is a major boost for the Asean security framework amid wider maritime discussions.

China has voiced support for a nuclear weapon-free zone in Southeast Asia as it seeks to strengthen regional alliances, pushed by concerns over the new Aukus security pact, according to observers.

China is set to sign the Southeast Asian Nuclear Weapons Free Zone treaty, confirming its commitment to prohibiting nuclear arms in the region. The treaty has been in effect since 1997, and ASEAN aims ...

China has committed to signing the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ) Treaty "as soon as possible" without ...

As global powers vie for influence in Southeast Asia, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) is renewing its push ...

Beijing's reaction comes after Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan says China, Russia have agreed to sign Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone Treaty - Anadolu Ajansı ...

China ’s willingness to sign a treaty making Southeast Asia a nuclear weapon-free zone would be “counter-intuitive” if other such states do not sign the agreement, analysts have said.