Non-Proliferation Archive Site for State Department information prior to January 20, 2001. This site is not updated. China and Non-Proliferation Fact sheet released by the Bureau of Public Affairs, U.S. Department of State, June 17, 1997.
Engagement is vital to halting proliferation.
It is in our vital national interest that China embrace international norms, and abide by them. China's record is clearly mixed. Engagement is necessary to sustain progress made, and to address areas of continuing concern. Engagement has produced some positive developments in strengthening China's non-proliferation policy . China recently ratified the Chemical Weapons Convention in time to become an original party.