narnlly, to preven! war. They consider that deep and verifiable reductions in nuclear arsenals are a key element in reducing the risk of nuclear rrtar' However' in their opi.nion, a.nuclear freeze would consolidale existing imbalances and reduce the incentive to undertake balanced and verifiable reductions' Western counEries also believe thal an effective policy to Prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons plays a key role in the prevention of nuclear war and, in that conneclion' have called for universal adherence to the Treaty on Ehe Non-Proliferation of Nuclear weapons. They have also sEressed the value of confidence-building measures to improve the international political climate and thereby dirninish Ehe danger of war, including nuclear war, and the utility of measures against surprise attack and measures to reduce the risk of accidental use of nuclear weapons (see CD/357, cD,/3g0 and cDl411). Western countries have favoured a comprehensive and sEructured discussion of all views and proposals on the subject. 7. China is of the view that the fundamental way to prevent. nuclear war lies in the complete prohibition and total destruction of nuclear weapons' It has consistently stressed that, pending the realizaEion of that goal, the non-use of nuclear neapons would be a measure conducive to reducing Ehe danger of nuclear war. Chi.na has also enphasized the relevance to the prevention of nuclear war of the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and singled out the following as having special importance: (a) refraining from Ehe threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any Statet (b) non-intervention and non-inlerference in Ehe internal affairs of other Statesi (c) peaceful settlement, of international disputest (d) sovereign equality of States and self-determination for peoples; and (e) co-operalion among States for the achievement of the purposes set forth in Article 55 of Ehe CharEer. It has also
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic statement discussing nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation, and the prevention of nuclear war. It seems to focus on international relations, security, and cooperation among states. Given the context, it is likely that the text is related to a specific area of international affairs.

**Category**
International relations, Security