China warns of “consequences” if it considers NATO an “imaginary enemy”
Statements by the defense organization’s secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, during the Washington summit have provoked a response from China, warning about the possibility of NATO declaring it an “imaginary enemy.”
NATO Secretary calls on Asian giant “Systemic Challenge” to Global Security during the Alliance Summit.. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian described Stoltenberg’s remarks as follows “Irresponsible and provocative”loaded with “Cold War mentality” and “ideological bias”,
Lin warned that “if China is treated as an ‘imaginary enemy, NATO will only suffer bitter consequences Finally.” In addition to warning some “Western politicians who are on the verge of political death” not to “try to leave any ‘legacy’ by force by fanning fires, stirring up problems and blaming others.”
NATO’s view on China’s role in Ukraine
Stoltenberg expressed on behalf of the coalition leaders that “China cannot fuel the biggest conflict in Europe”Without any negative impact on their interests and reputation in recent history.
Since the start of the conflict, China has adopted an ambivalent position regarding the war in Ukraine, calling for respect for the territorial integrity of all countries and “legitimate security concerns” of all countries, including Ukraine, with reference to Russia.
In response to Stoltenberg, the Chinese diplomat accused him of “ignoring the facts” and experimenting “Various opportunities to defame and attack China”“exaggerating the Chinese threat theory” and “inciting anti-China sentiments.”
Lin accused NATO of attacking the “Chinese system” interfere in their “internal affairs”In addition to “maliciously distorting” China’s national and international policies and “diverting attention” from the blame on the Ukraine issue.
Therefore, he expressed China expressed “strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition” to NATO’s statements. And reiterated the Chinese position on Ukraine and the Defence Organization Summit.
instability of thoughts
China’s stance reflects growing tensions between the Asian country and NATO, which have escalated in recent years due to factors such as China’s military expansion, its growing economic influence and its ties with Russia. In fact, last May, Chinese President, Xi Jinping promises to “never forget” the bombing of the Chinese embassy in Belgrade At the hands of NATO during a stop in Serbia on his tour of Europe in 1999.
The spokesperson has assured that he will continue “The path of peaceful development” and will “bring greater stability and positive energy to world peace and stability through its own development and foreign cooperation” while firmly safeguarding its “sovereignty, security and development interests”.