DW: NATO's Jens Stoltenberg sounds warning on China's rise
The head of the military alliance has urged the West not to ignore China's growing military might. He says Beijing's expanding stockpile of nuclear weapons capable of reaching Europe, demands a stronger response.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned Saturday that China's increasing influence had created a "fundamental shift in the global balance of power" that should not be overlooked.
In an interview with Germany's Welt am Sonntag newspaper, that was released in advance, the Norwegian official said that Beijing had the second-largest defense budget in the world after the United States, and was investing heavily in nuclear weapons and long-range missiles that could reach Europe.
"One thing is clear: China is coming ever closer to Europe's doorstep," he said. "NATO allies must face this challenge together."
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Update: NATO sets its sights on China (The Economist)
WNU Editor: NATO is not the only European organization that is voicing concerns about China .... China trying to divide and rule in Europe, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says (SCMP).
2 comments:
About damn time. China is turning most of the money we send them for BS items(iphones, misc trash) into military goods.
Good for you Jens Stoltenberg. I agree with you Dave and we have to react pretty fast because it is almost too late.
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