Chinese FM Spokesman on CNTBT, PSI

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Chinese FM Spokesman on CNTBT, PSI

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Kong Quan said Thursday that China attaches great importance to the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CNTBT).

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Kong Quan said Thursday that China attaches great importance to the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CNTBT).

At a regular press conference Thursday afternoon, Kong said that China sees great significance in the treaty, especially in promoting the process of nuclear disarmament.

China has signed the treaty, Kong said, disclosing that it has been submitted to the National People's Congress (NPC), the country's top legislature, for deliberation and final ratification.

China hopes the treaty will come into force as soon as possible,Kong said, adding the NPC would ratify the treaty according to thedue legal procedures.

When asked about Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI), Kong said, China understands the relevant countries' concerns about the proliferation of nuclear weapons.

However, Kong added, there are quite a number of countries which are still doubtful about the effectiveness and legal validity of the PSI.

It requires prudence under such circumstances, Kong said. China holds that the best way so far to prevent the proliferation of the weapons of mass destruction and jointly safeguard public security is through consultation and dialogue, the spokesman said.

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