China has issued a firm rebuke against NATO's proposed involvement in Asia-Pacific affairs, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian declaring the military alliance 'not welcome' in the region during a Wednesday press briefing. The statement comes amid growing tensions over security discussions linking Taiwan to global conflicts.
Taiwan Sovereignty Reaffirmed
Lin emphasized that 'Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory,' rejecting comparisons between the Taiwan question and the Ukraine crisis. 'We oppose any attempts to distort the nature of cross-strait relations or undermine China's territorial integrity,' he stated, urging adherence to the one-China principle.
South China Sea Dynamics
Addressing regional security concerns, the spokesperson noted the South China Sea maintains 'generally stable' conditions with unimpeded navigation rights. He advocated resolving disputes through 'negotiation and consultation' between directly involved parties, while cautioning against external interference.
NATO's Regional Posture Challenged
Lin criticized NATO's proposed Asia-Pacific expansion as contradictory to its original mandate: 'As a defensive organization defined by specific geographical boundaries, NATO has no justification to create confrontation in our region.' The remarks underscore China's opposition to what it views as Cold War-era bloc mentalities.
The Foreign Ministry reaffirmed China's commitment to neighborhood diplomacy principles, emphasizing cooperation over confrontation in maintaining Asia's position as a 'global growth pacesetter.'
