NATO chief raises concern over China's arms buildup, calls on allies to work together
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NATO's chief has raised concern about China’s arms buildup and military drills near Taiwan and called on the organization's members and friendly nations to work together to keep free and open sea lanes in the region

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/32330798

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“China is supporting Russia’s efforts. China is building up its armed forces, including its navy, at a rapid pace," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told reporters as he wrapped up his visit to the Japanese navy port of Yokosuka. “We cannot be naive, and we really have to work together, assess what is happening.”

Rutte said NATO is worried about China’s military exercises near Taiwan and “we follow them very closely.”

Japan considers China as a threat in the region and has in recent years accelerated military buildup, including preparing to acquire strikeback capability with long-range cruise missiles.

Japan, in addition to the United States, has expanded its defense ties with other friendly nations in the Indo-Pacific and Europe, as well as NATO, saying Russia’s war on Ukraine underscores that security risks in Europe and Asia are inseparable.

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  • @[email protected]English
    11•5 days ago

    Unfortunately, Trump has pretty much guaranteed that China will attack Taiwan soon. All nations that are affected by tariffs (so all nations) will now turn towards China or at the very least would be very careful not to piss off Pooh as well. It’s the perfect opportunity for China to roll over Taiwan without much of an international response besides some helpless handwringing.