The Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) was concluded and opened for signature in 1968, and entered into force in 1970. A total of 190 state parties have joined the NPT. China joined the Treaty in 1992. The NPT is the cornerstone of the international nuclear non-proliferation regime. Since its entry into force, the Treaty has played an important role in preventing nuclear weapons proliferation, advancing nuclear disarmament process, and promoting peaceful use of nuclear energy.

China supports the objectives and purposes of the Treaty. China believes that, under the current situation, the international community should adhere to multilateralism, advance the three main goals of the Treaty in a comprehensive and balanced manner, and seek proper and feasible measures through broad consultations in order to effectively respond to the new situation in the field of arms control and non-proliferation. Meanwhile, all parties should make full use of the Treaty's review mechanism to further safeguard and enhance the authority, effectiveness and universality of the NPT.