NATO Chief Warns China-Russia Taiwan Conflict Risks Global Security

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned that if China attacks Taiwan, Chinese President Xi Jinping would likely call on Russian President Vladimir Putin to open a second front against NATO in Europe to divert attention and resources. This scenario reflects concerns about the growing Sino-Russian 'no limits partnership' that has deepened amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's military drills around Taiwan. China views Taiwan as a breakaway province to be reunified, while Taiwan asserts its independence and has aligned with Western allies, escalating international tensions. NATO officials have expressed alarm about potential Russian aggression against alliance territories and have called for collective strength and collaboration with the Indo-Pacific region to deter such moves. The evolving geopolitical landscape underscores the complex strategic calculations involving China, Russia, NATO, and the United States, highlighting the risks of a broader conflict with global implications.