China’s Qin Gang calls for UN ‘objectivity’ in face of G7 nuke pressure
- Chinese foreign minister urges nuclear watchdog chief to resist efforts to undermine international cooperation
- Days after G7 leaders label Beijing’s arsenal a threat to stability, Beijing reiterates its commitment to self-defence and non-proliferation

“China firmly supports the peaceful use of nuclear energy, resolutely strengthens domestic nuclear security and supports international cooperation on nuclear security,” Qin said, according to state news agency Xinhua.
“China hopes that the IAEA will perform its duties in an objective, fair and professional manner, and resolutely resist the practice of certain countries to generalise the concept of national security, and disrupt or undermine the normal order of international cooperation,” he said.
Qin also called on the IAEA to “properly handle” plans by Aukus – the security alliance between Australia, Britain and the United States – to deploy nuclear-powered submarines, as well as Japan’s intention to release millions of tonnes of treated nuclear waste water.
According to the Chinese foreign ministry readout, Grossi said the IAEA “attaches great importance” to its relationship with China and appreciates the country’s “peaceful use” of nuclear energy.