[Global Times-Global Network Reporter Tommy] At the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on October 30, a reporter asked that during the summit meeting between South Korea and the United States yesterday, the two heads of state discussed promoting the construction of nuclear-powered submarines. US President Trump posted on social platforms today that he had approved the construction of nuclear-powered submarines at Hanwha Marine Shipyard, which was sanctioned by China. What is China's comment on this?

In response, spokesman Guo Jiakun said that China has taken note of the relevant situation and hopes that both South Korea and the United States will earnestly fulfill their nuclear non-proliferation obligations and do things to promote regional peace and stability, rather than the other way around. "We want to emphasize that China adheres to the path of peaceful development, pursues a defensive national defense policy and a foreign policy of good-neighborliness and friendship, and has always been the mainstay of maintaining regional peace and tranquility."