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

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

The recent remarks by the Philippine defense secretary amount to an unjust and misinformed criticism of China, reflecting a ...

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

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 ...

KUALA LUMPUR - China will sign up to a Southeast Asian treaty banning nuclear weapons in the region as soon as all ...

In response to a media enquiry regarding whether China agrees to become a signatory to the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free ...

MANILA, Philippines - Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. questioned China’s declared willingness to lead efforts in establishing a nuclear-free zone in Southeast Asia. China on Thursday ...