Published: 16:29, February 6, 2026 | Updated: 16:50, February 6, 2026
China urges US, Russia to resume stability talks
By Xinhua
This combo photo released by Russian Defence Ministry on Feb 19, 2022 shows a Russian Tu-95MS bomber aircraft during Grom-2022 Strategic Deterrence Force exercise at an undefined location in Russia. (PHOTO / AFP)

BEIJING - China called on the United States to resume strategic stability dialogues with Russia to discuss the follow-up arrangements as the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) between the United States and Russia has expired, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said here Friday.

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This is also the common expectation of the international community, spokesperson Lin Jian told a regular news briefing.