statements by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg that the crisis in Ukraine can soon repeat in Asia due to threat from China, are a manifestation of double standards.
This was announced at the press conference by the official representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China Mao Nin.
on the one hand, NATO constantly breaks the traditional zones and defense areas, requires its participants to increase military expenses and strengthen the armed forces. On the other hand, the Alliance again makes irresponsible statements to China. This is a typical manifestation of double standards, ” – She said.
The diplomat noted that the PRC has always adhered to a defensive strategy in the field of security.
“We have never invaded other countries, did not suit the indirect proxy -warriors, never carried out military operations around the world and did not threaten other states with the use of military force,” she said.
The official representative of the Foreign Ministry added that NATO must stop denigrating China, abandoning the thinking of the Cold War and ideological prejudices, as well as “deeply rethink the role” that the Alliance plays in the name of stability in Europe and the world.
On Wednesday, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at a press conference with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken in Washington stated that the conflict in Ukraine can “repeat in Asia tomorrow,” as China quickly increases its armed forces and studies the lessons of Ukrainian conflict, “” ” threatening Taiwan. “
“He is trying to establish control over the South China Sea and threatens Taiwan, tries to establish control over the critical infrastructure, including NATO countries,” he said.