China has rallied nations at this week's Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) conference to strengthen international cooperation, warning against rising political tensions undermining global security efforts. 🔥 Diplomats emphasized the need to protect developing countries' interests while keeping science – not politics – at the forefront.
"The OPCW is becoming a battleground for geopolitical agendas," said Wang Daxue, China's arms control lead, during a high-profile side event. He highlighted how consensus-building has been replaced by rushed voting processes in recent years – a trend many attribute to growing East-West divisions.
Beijing's four-point plan includes:
🛡️ Preserving the Chemical Weapons Convention's original mission
🤝 Prioritizing dialogue over confrontation
🌱 Supporting developing nations' security needs
💡 Maintaining technical focus in chemical oversight
Representatives from Brazil to Qatar voiced support, with Uganda's OPCW ambassador Mirjam Blaak Sow acknowledging: "Our divided world makes consensus challenging, but not impossible." Russia and Venezuela also backed China's multilateral approach.
As chemical weapon threats evolve with new technologies, this call for unity comes at a critical moment. Will major powers choose collaboration over competition? The world is watching. 👀
