Q: On December 13, US President Bush officially declared that the US withdrew from the ABM Treaty. What is China's comment on this?

A: China's stance on the anti-missile issue has always been consistent and clear. We are of the view that under the current situation, it is of vital importance to safeguard the international arms control and disarmament regime and global strategic stability. This is also the common responsibility of all nations. It is China's hope that the US will seriously consider the opinions of the majority of nations on the ABM Treaty.

China is willing to make its due efforts along with all other countries with a view to maintaining world peace, security and stability.