Chinese Envoy Calls AUKUS Nuclear Submarine Plan Blatant Violation of Non-Proliferation

The nuclear-powered submarine deal under AUKUS is a blatant, irresponsible act of nuclear proliferation, and once again proves that AUKUS countries are practicing a "double standard" on nuclear non-proliferation, Ambassador Wang Qun, China's Permanent Representative to the UN in Vienna, told the Global Times in an exclusive interview on Monday.