China extends support for Pakistan's NSG membership

China has extended its support to Pakistan for its engagement with Nuclear Suppliers Group but at the same time maintained that acceptance of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty was a standard to admit new member-states in the 48-nation grouping. China has noted Pakistan's aspirations for the NSG membership. While replying to a question on how China views Pakistan's aspirations for NSG membership at the NSG plenary meeting being held in Argentina she said ,In fact, besides Pakistan, there are other non-NPT states who have expressed similar aspirations.