The deployment of a global missile defense system is a threat to nuclear disarmament, Chinese military officials and researchers have said, following the release of China's latest white paper on its defense policy.

The country has expressed great concern over the threat of such a missile defense system to international and regional security, according to the latest paper, which is considered to be the first time the Chinese government has responded to the United States-initiated missile system.

The white paper carried the comment in its section detailing China's strong stance on nuclear disarmament, analysts said.