China on Monday dismissed a recent report cited by Reuters that claimed Beijing has significantly expanded its intercontinental ballistic missile deployment, calling the allegations a repeated narrative used by Washington to justify its own nuclear modernization.

According to the Reuters report, which referenced a draft assessment by the Pentagon, China is believed to have loaded more than 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles across three newly developed missile silo fields. The report further suggested that China has little interest in engaging in arms control negotiations.

Responding to the report, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said he was not familiar with the specific U.S. draft document but noted that similar claims have been circulated repeatedly by the United States. He argued that such narratives are designed to create a pretext for accelerating upgrades to U.S. nuclear capabilities and to undermine global strategic stability.

Lin emphasized that the international community should remain clear-eyed about these claims, pointing out that the United States remains the nuclear superpower with the world’s largest nuclear arsenal. He said Washington bears a special and primary responsibility for nuclear disarmament and should take the lead by making drastic and substantive reductions to its nuclear stockpile. According to Lin, meaningful U.S. action is necessary to create conditions for other nuclear-weapon states to participate in the nuclear disarmament process.

The spokesperson also highlighted China’s official nuclear policy, referencing a white paper released last month titled China’s Arms Control, Disarmament and Non-Proliferation in the New Era. The document outlines Beijing’s stance on nuclear weapons and arms control, reaffirming China’s long-standing commitment to a no first use policy and a nuclear strategy centered on self-defense.

Lin stated that China maintains its nuclear capabilities at the minimum level required for national security and does not seek to engage in a nuclear arms race with any country. He added that China actively participates in international arms control frameworks, including the review process of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, as well as discussions under the P5 mechanism involving the five recognized nuclear-weapon states.

According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Beijing continues to maintain dialogue with multiple parties on nuclear disarmament issues and remains committed to safeguarding global strategic stability amid rising geopolitical tensions.

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