China Defends Sovereignty, Opposes NATO Actions, Signals Readiness for Dialogue

In a formal note to the European Union, China’s diplomatic mission made clear its commitment to defend its sovereignty and security, asserting that it will firmly oppose any NATO action that threatens China’s legitimate rights and interests. The statement emphasized a clear line: Beijing would not be deterred by external pressure, and it would respond decisively to moves it views as destabilizing or in violation of national sovereignty. This public clarification came as NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg indicated that alliance members had reached a broader agreement intended to address perceived increases in China’s influence and military capacity. The communiqué from the mission framed China’s policy as one that challenges some of NATO’s core interests, security concerns, and shared values, while also underscoring a willingness to engage in constructive dialogue when aligned with its own strategic priorities. The public remarks were carried by regional media as a matter of record and interpreted as a signal of intent from Beijing to participate in global security discussions on its terms.