China calls for 'thorough discussion' after Pakistan's NSG membership bid

摘要

China has called for a "thorough discussion" on whether countries that have not signed the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) can join the 48-nation Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). "The group is still discussing accession of non-signatories and major differences persist," Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said at a news briefing on 2 3 May when asked if China backs Pakistan's application.