Some Iran experts argue that Mr. Ahmedinejad is planning to call for a "nuclear free zone in the Middle East," as part of his package of proposals for talks with the group of five, plus one.

Some Iran experts argue that Mr. Ahmedinejad is planning to call for a "nuclear free zone in the Middle East, " as part of his package of proposals for talks with the group of five, plus one.

China will continue to support ASEAN efforts in establishing the ASEAN nuclear free zone , and is willing to sign the protocol on the Southeast Asian Nuclear Free Zone Treaty at an early date.