‘P5’ nuclear powers including China and US pledge to keep such weapons only for defence


The United States, China and three other nuclear-armed countries collectively known as the “P5” released a joint statement on Monday pledging to use nuclear weapons only for defensive purposes.

The move comes amid rising concerns over the growth of China’s military presence in the Pacific and advances in weapons technology.

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