China’s top diplomat accuses Washington of trying to create an Asian version of the U.S.-European NATO military alliance.
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The comments reflected the ruling Communist Party's ambitions to be Asia's undisputed power and its frustration with resistance from neighbors to its territorial claims in the SouthThey also reflect Beijing's stance toward Russia's invasion of Ukraine. China has sought to distance itself from the war by calling for dialogue and respect for national sovereignty.
Beijing's assertive foreign policy and claims to disputed territories in the South China Sea and the Himalayas have antagonized Japan, India and other neighbors. China “Where to go next depends largely on what the American side does: will it really take concrete actions to solve the problem, or will it continue to use the peninsula issue as a strategic bargaining chip?” Wang said.
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