China Halts US Nuclear Arms Talks Over Taiwan Weapons Sales

China's decision is a significant blow to global arms control efforts that unnecessarily jeopardizes international stability and thus China's long-term security. The US is committed to promoting the defense capabilities of democratic Taiwan given Beijing's threats to "reunite" the island with the mainland. However, despite Beijing's decision, Washington will remain open to developing and implementing concrete risk-reduction measures with China to avoid a new and costly nuclear arms race.