China Expresses Strong Opposition to Defense Cooperation Between Japan and NATO Amid Regional Tensions
Beijing has repeatedly expressed its “grave concern” and “firm opposition” to the strengthening of the partnership between Japan and NATO, viewing it as a provocative step that risks reviving Japanese militarism, intensifying bloc confrontation in the Asia-Pacific, and undermining regional stability. Chinese officials and state media have portrayed these developments as evidence that Japan is moving away from its post-war pacifist constraints while supporting what