Zhang Yan Quotations

This promise has never changed and will not change in the future.

On relevant countries' development of missile defense system, China's stance is: We think it will affect global stability, international strategic stability, relations between nations and regional security.

China is a positive and constructive force of safeguarding peace and promoting development ... China's development is not a threat but an opportunity.

China believes that the continuation of the diplomatic efforts remains the wise option for the solution of the Iranian nuclear issue.

Like other countries in the world, there are various sorts of comments and guesses on China's military expenditure. But I believe to know the official statistics, you must get them from the official channel.

We have also taken note that the inspection is ongoing and there are certain pending issues.

We should use a cool-headed and cautious attitude in handling relevant questions,

With regard to North Korea's claim to the right to use peaceful nuclear power, under the relevant provisions of the (NPT) ... it is or should be entitled to enjoy those rights,

I spend one-tenth of my salary almost every month. I think good books are more important than beautiful school rooms.

This commitment has never changed and will remain unchanged in the future. That's an important policy and stance of China on the issue of nuclear weapons.

The report by the US State Department has turned a blind eye to China's considerable efforts in the field of arms control, disarmament and nonproliferation,

According to relevant rules of the NPT, a country could enjoy certain rights if it assumes due obligations,

In this sense, if a country joins the treaty and accepts the supervision of safety guarantee by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), it has the right to use nuclear power peacefully.

The Iranian nuclear issue is at a critical juncture.

The Chinese Government has solemnly declared that it would not be the first to use nuclear weapons at any time and in any circumstance,