China urges 'calm' after Vladimir Putin decree on broader use of nuclear weapons

China urged calm and restraint after Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a nuclear threat in response to US policy changes allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles against Russian territory. Moscow’s decree enables the use of nuclear weapons against non-nuclear states like Ukraine if supported by nuclear powers. A US-supplied missile strike on Russia further escalated tensions. Beijing called for de-escalation through dialogue and consultation to reduce strategic risks, emphasizing its unchanged stance on resolving the Ukraine crisis politically. China committed to playing a constructive role in line with these principles.

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