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BEIJING (China): Chinese Foreign Office on Tuesday rejected the reports appeared in section of the press that there had been cooperation between China and Pakistan for transfer of nuclear technology.

Reacting to such reports, a spokeswoman of the Foreign Office Zhang Qiyue said that China's policy on nuclear non-proliferation is very much clear, as it never encouraged or assisted any country for export of nuclear technology.

Probe for Details

Replying to questions at the weekly news briefing on the nuclear issue, she said, "We are seriously concerned about the relevant reports and are trying to get more information about the issue."

While referring to strictly laws and regulations introduced by the Chinese government last year to control nuclear proliferation, she said, "China will continue to extend its cooperation for strengthening nuclear control regime."

Zhang Qiyue said, the Chinese side is consistently opposing proliferation or export of weapons of mass destruction. On the issue of PSI, she stated China also shows its concern on the possible proliferation of WMD and their delivery vehicles, and supports international non-proliferation efforts.

Issue of Proliferation

At the same time, we believe that the issue of proliferation shall be resolved through political and diplomatic means within the framework of international laws, and all non-proliferation measures shall contribute to peace, security and stability in the region and the world at large, she added.

Re-assurance

Re-assuring China's commitment towards nuclear non-proliferation, the spokeswoman said, "In future the Chinese government would adopt more measures to ensure effective and strict implementation of the relevant law and the regulations."

To a question, Zhang confirmed that the question of nuclear non-proliferation came under discussion, when the visiting Under-secretary of State John Bolton met with the Chinese Vice Foreign Ministers Wang Yi and Zhang Yesui in Beijing on Monday.