China reaffirmed its commitment to global security governance through the release of a comprehensive white paper titled "China's Arms Control, Disarmament, and Nonproliferation in the New Era" on November 27, 2025. The document outlines Beijing's evolving approach to multilateral cooperation amid rising geopolitical tensions across Asia.
Multilateralism as Core Principle
The white paper emphasizes China's support for UN-centered mechanisms and technology-driven verification systems, positioning itself as a stabilizing force in arms control dialogues. It highlights recent diplomatic efforts to bridge divides between nuclear-armed states while maintaining China's longstanding no-first-use nuclear policy.
Tech Partnerships in Focus
Notably, the strategy proposes new Asia-Pacific cybersecurity initiatives to prevent weaponization of emerging technologies. This comes as regional business leaders express growing interest in dual-use technology safeguards affecting semiconductor and AI development.
Cross-Strait Stability Measures
The document reaffirms commitments to peaceful development in the Taiwan Strait, urging all parties to avoid actions that might escalate military tensions. Analysts suggest this positions China as seeking dialogue frameworks while modernizing its defense capabilities.
As the global community approaches the 2026 NPT Review Conference, this white paper establishes China's policy roadmap for balancing national security priorities with international disarmament obligations.
