Russia and China would be the first nuclear powers to sign a treaty barring use of the weapons in Southeast Asia.

China will sign up to a Southeast Asian treaty banning nuclear weapons in the region as soon as all documentation is ready, ...

China firmly supports establishing a Southeast Asia nuclear weapon free zone and has made clear its willingness to take the ...

The foreign minister says China's pledge is a major boost for the Asean security framework amid wider maritime discussions.

BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhua) -- China firmly supports the establishment of a Southeast Asia nuclear weapon-free zone, a Chinese defense spokesperson said on Monday.

Given significant war preparations, it’s unlikely Beijing’s willingness to sign the protocol to the Bangkok Treaty is the result of peaceful intentions.

KUALA LUMPUR - China will sign up to a Southeast Asian treaty banning nuclear weapons in the region as soon as all ...

China is set to sign the Southeast Asian Nuclear Weapons Free Zone treaty, confirming its commitment to prohibiting nuclear arms in the region. The treaty has been in effect since 1997, and ASEAN aims ...

As global powers vie for influence in Southeast Asia, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) is renewing its push ...

China has committed to signing the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ) Treaty "as soon as possible" without ...

Beijing's reaction comes after Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan says China, Russia have agreed to sign Southeast Asia ...