NATO Criticizes China's Support for Russia

China has strongly condemned NATO's accusation that it is a 'decisive enabler' of Russia's war in Ukraine, calling the alliance's statements 'belligerent rhetoric' filled with 'lies and smears.' During NATO's 75th anniversary summit in Washington, the alliance urged China to stop supplying military support to Russia and warned of potential consequences if it continued. Beijing responded by accusing NATO of having a 'Cold War mentality' and warned against bringing 'chaos' to Asia. China reiterated its stance on promoting peace talks in Ukraine and opposed NATO's expanding ties with Indo-Pacific nations. The escalating tensions highlight a growing rift as NATO sharpens its criticism of China’s alignment with Russia.