China halts nuclear-arms-control talks with U.S. over arms sales to Taiwan
China has halted nuclear-arms-control talks with the United States in protest of Washington's arms sales to Taiwan, potentially setting back global arms-control efforts. The U.S. advocates for compartmentalization, separating nuclear-arms-control talks from other contentious issues with China.
Key Points
- China halts nuclear-arms-control talks with the U.S. due to arms sales to Taiwan
- U.S. advocates for compartmentalization in nuclear-arms-control talks with China
- China's decision could setback global arms-control efforts