China calls for moderation after Putin's move on nuclear power

Beijing, ‘dialogue to ease tensions and strategic risks’

China calls for “calm” and “moderation” after Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the decree lowering the threshold for the use of nuclear weapons. “Under the current circumstances, all parties should maintain calm and exercise restraint, working together through dialogue and consultation to ease tensions and reduce strategic risks,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on the matter, during of the daily briefing.