Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun issued a sharp rebuke to NATO on Thursday, accusing the alliance of distorting China's military development to legitimize its own expansion into the Asia-Pacific. Speaking at a regular press briefing, Guo emphasized that NATO's claims about China's defense policies are 'groundless narratives' aimed at justifying increased military spending and overreach beyond its regional mandate.
NATO's Asia-Pacific Moves Under Scrutiny
Guo noted that while NATO positions itself as a regional security bloc, it has 'repeatedly breached geographical boundaries' by leveraging interconnected security concerns between Europe and Asia. 'The international community sees clearly that NATO's eastward push disrupts regional stability,' he stated, adding that Asia-Pacific nations remain 'highly vigilant' about such maneuvers.
China Reaffirms Stance on Ukraine Crisis
The spokesperson also addressed NATO's criticisms regarding China's role in Ukraine, asserting that Beijing has 'consistently promoted peace talks and political solutions' since the conflict began. 'China has never provided weapons to any party involved and maintains strict controls on dual-use exports,' Guo clarified, reiterating China's call for dialogue over escalation.
Analysts suggest the remarks reflect growing tensions as NATO increases engagement with Asian partners like Japan and South Korea. The development comes amid broader debates about security architecture in the Indo-Pacific region.
