China is one of a handful of states with nuclear weapons. Photo: Reuters
Is China really ready to back a nuclear arms-free Southeast Asia?
- A senior Chinese official says Beijing is prepared to back Asean’s 25-year-old treaty on the weapons
- But this is not the first time this has happened and could be part of a bigger power play, observers say
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China is one of a handful of states with nuclear weapons. Photo: Reuters