NATO Leaders Send Warnings To China And Russia

 

Daily Mail: NATO vows to take on China for the first time - including in SPACE: Alliance will counter Beijing's 'systemic challenges' in coup for Biden as leaders call working with Trump 'awkward' 

* NATO leaders held summit in Brussels today, hailing start of a 'new chapter' under Biden after Trump's attacks 

* Biden pledged US to NATO's mutual defence pact, after Trump famously prevaricated when asked to back it 

* Leaders are expected to issue joint communique today vowing to confront China for the first time, including cyber attacks and attacks on space satellites flown by allies 

* Show of unity comes before Biden flies to Geneva for his first meeting with Putin since becoming president 

NATO will confront China's military ambitions for the first time and designate Beijing as presenting 'systemic challenges' in a joint communique that is expected to be issued later today. 

A draft of the message was seen by reporters during Monday's summit between leaders of the alliance in Brussels, the first to take place since Joe Biden took over from Trump as president.

'China's stated ambitions and assertive behaviour present systemic challenges to the rules-based international order and to areas relevant to alliance security,' the communique will say, marking an historic pivot as the alliance - which was set up to counter Russia - adapts to Beijing's rising presence on the world stage. 

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WNU Editor: Russia has responded .... West tries to ruin Russia-China strategic partnership - Putin (TASS). So has China .... NATO countries shouldn't be politically exploited by Washington: Global Times editorial (Global Times). 

More News On Today's NATO Summit  

NATO members unite to face evolving threats from Russia and China -- CNBC  

NATO leaders close ranks, send warnings to China and Russia -- France 24

Nato warns of military challenge posed by China -- BBC  

Nato summit: leaders declare China presents security risk -- The Guardian  

NATO takes tough line on China at first summit with Biden -- Reuters  

NATO Leaders Speak Out on China, Russia -- VOA  

Facing 'Aggressive' Russian Behavior, China's Rise, NATO Allies Vow To Stand Together -- RFE  

NATO must 'stand up' to authoritarian regimes China and Russia, says Stoltenberg -- DW  

Biden: Russia and China seeking to 'drive a wedge' in NATO solidarity -- USA Today  

NATO members agree to new cyber defense policy -- The Hill