China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to step up efforts in addressing global nuclear concerns—from the Iranian nuclear issue to the controversial AUKUS submarine deal between the US, UK, and Australia. The call came during a meeting with IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi in Beijing on Friday.
Wang, a senior member of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, stressed that rising ‘unilateralism and power politics’ threaten international stability. ‘Without unity, the world risks descending into chaos where smaller nations suffer most,’ he warned. 🔥
Highlighting the UN’s role in maintaining a fair global order, Wang emphasized the IAEA’s mission to prevent nuclear proliferation while advancing peaceful nuclear energy initiatives. He pushed for ‘objectivity and neutrality’ in tackling issues like Fukushima’s nuclear-contaminated water release. 🌊
Grossi praised China as a ‘force for stability’ and expressed eagerness to deepen cooperation, particularly on managing nuclear hotspots. China’s progress in peaceful nuclear innovation also earned applause. 🤝
The dialogue underscores growing tensions over nuclear governance as nations balance security and sustainability. Could 2024 be the year the IAEA reshapes its playbook? 🧐
