International legal instruments concerning WMD, whether existing ones, or those in the process of negotiation or pending entry into force, are all faced with severe challenges. China and the United States are both Permanent Members of the UN Security Council and have important responsibility in safeguarding international peace and security. People all over the world are looking on us to live up to our obligations. They expect us to act strictly in line with the UN Charter and international norms, refraining from any activities detrimental to peace and security. As Premier Zhu said, China is not a potential opponent of the US, still less an enemy.
China is a credible partner of the United States.
We sincerely hope that, the US will become our credible partner. The Chinese Government and people are dedicated to building a constructive partnership between China and the US oriented towards the 21st-century. I believe that so long as the two countries can join hands, we will bring a more peaceful and prosperous world into the next century. On the contrary, if the two countries go against each other, though, as major powers, we can both survive, the world of the 21st century would witness a different picture. Thanks for your attention.