Introduction
China’s State Council Information Office released an important White Paper titled “China’s Arms Control, Disarmament, and Non-proliferation in the New Era in November 2025.”1 This document outlines China’s official stance on military strategy, peace, and controlling weapons. It is significant because it shows how China wants to influence global security rules moving forward. This is especially notable because China has not released a White Paper on arms control like this in 20 years. This White Paper comes at a crucial time when global security is undergoing swift transformation. Modern technologies like AI, cyberspace weapons, and space-based systems are becoming even more critical than traditional nuclear weapons. China, through this document, talks about these new threats and presents its own vision on what the future rules should look like. 2 This article explains what China’s White Paper says and what it means for countries like India and the wider world.
