China urges US sincerity on Iran nuclear issueUS sincerity on Iran nuclear issue in latest NPT report
China called on the United States to show political sincerity in resolving the Iranian nuclear issue through dialogue and negotiation. This appeal came in Beijing's National Report on the Implementation of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, released on April 20, 2026. The report also blamed US military actions with Israel against Iran in June 2025 and February 2026 for violating international law.
The statement highlights China's push for de-escalation amid ongoing US-Iran tensions, rooted in America's 2018 withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal. Beijing positions itself as ready to play a constructive role in peace efforts. It also warned against Japan's nuclear ambitions, signaling broader concerns over nuclear proliferation in Asia.
Chinese Official Position
The US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal in 2018 caused current tensions and its military strikes with Israel violated international law. All parties must show sincerity to return the issue to dialogue. China commits to no-first-use nuclear policy and urges global disarmament efforts.
- The NPT recognizes five nuclear-weapon states: US, Russia, UK, France, and China.
- Iran's Fordow facility, built underground, enriches uranium to near-weapons grade levels.
- Wang Yi, China's top diplomat, mediated Saudi-Iran reconciliation in 2023.
US-Iran Ceasefire War
The United States launched military strikes against Iran on June 26, 2026, in response to a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed just days earlier[2][4][14].
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