Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun has called out NATO officials for what he describes as a smear campaign against China's military development. Speaking Thursday, Guo accused the alliance of using “baseless claims” to justify its own expansion and ballooning military budgets. 💥
NATO's Asia-Pacific Moves Under Fire
While NATO claims to be a regional security group, Guo argued it’s been stretching its reach into the Asia-Pacific like a Marvel villain expanding their cinematic universe 🦸♂️. He pointed to NATO’s recent activities as attempts to “interconnect” European and Asian security issues—a move that’s left many Asia-Pacific nations “highly vigilant.”
Ukraine Crisis: China's Stance
Addressing the Ukraine conflict, Guo doubled down on China’s peace advocacy: “We’ve never fueled the fire with weapons exports,” he stated, emphasizing Beijing’s push for diplomatic solutions. The remarks come as NATO members debate their next moves in Europe’s most intense standoff since the Cold War. 🕊️
Analysts suggest this war of words could reshape global alliances, with younger generations watching closely as East-West tensions play out on TikTok and X. 📱💬
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MOFA: NATO officials defaming China to justify expansion and overreach
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