India's NSG membership bid calls for in-depth discussion: Beijing envoy Liu Jinsong
July 17, 2016  10:53
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China wants to see more discussions on India's membership at the NSG, but hasn't opposed it, as many believe, says Beijing's envoy to India Charge D'Affaires Liu Jinsong. 

He said, "China has never stated that it opposes the membership of any country to the NSG. Of course, we have never stated our support to any country, ever. The issue is about the way of the entry of new members, the procedure that they will follow. The entry, in NSG, by non-NPT signatories. 

"We attach great importance to the NPT as the cornerstone of the non-proliferation regime. I believe our Indian friends can understand China's position on this point. India's membership in the NSG is not a low-hanging fruit. So, we need further discussion by parties concerned. China stands with India's wish to develop nuclear energy to put a cap on carbon emissions and to seek development. However, we believe that this issue calls for in-depth discussion by all parties. So, on this issue, our principle is abiding by the rules and finally finding a way out."

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