Why China Supports The Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone – Analysis

By Hoang Thi Ha

**INTRODUCTION**

The Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ) or Bangkok Treaty[1] was signed on 15 December 1995 by the ten Southeast Asian states[2] and entered into force on 28 March 1997. The States Parties to the Treaty are therewith obliged to ensure peaceful use of nuclear energy, and not to...