Guo Jiakun

When asked to comment that during S.Korea-US summit held yesterday, the two heads of state discussed advancing the construction of nuclear-powered submarines, and US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday claiming he has approved construction of nuclear-powered submarines by Hanwha Philly Shipyard, a firm under Chinese sanctions, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday that China has taken note of the relevant reports.

"China urges the US and South Korea to earnestly fulfill their non-proliferation obligations and take actions that contribute to regional peace and stability, rather than the opposite," the spokesperson said. Guo emphasized that China adheres to the path of peaceful development, pursues a defensive national defense policy and a good neighborly foreign policy, and has always been a pillar in safeguarding regional peace and stability.

Global Times