China opposes attempts to build an 'Asia-Pacific version of NATO'
2022-05-14 07:21:11 source:CGTN
May 13, 2022
China opposes some forces using the Ukraine crisis as an excuse to advocate NATO's further expansion into the Asia-Pacific region, said Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday.
He made the remarks during a phone conversation with Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias. The two sides exchanged views on the Ukrainian situation and bilateral relations.
Attempts to create an "Asia-Pacific version of NATO" will only do serious harm to regional security, Wang said, adding that only by adhering to the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security can Europe achieve lasting peace and stability.
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