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China lashes back at NATO criticism, warns it will protect its rights

12 July 2023 12:06 (UTC +04:00)

Beijing lashed back at NATO's accusation that China challenges the bloc's interests and security, and opposed any attempt by the military alliance to expand its footprint into the Asia-Pacific region, APA reports citing Reuters.

The Chinese mission to the European said in a statement that China-related content of the communique disregarded basic facts, distorted China's position and policies, and deliberately discredited China.

"We firmly oppose and reject this," it said.

The Chinese mission said China resolutely opposed NATO's "eastward movement into the Asia-Pacific region" and warned any action threatening Beijing's rights would be met with a resolute response.

"Any act that jeopardizes China's legitimate rights and interests will be met with a resolute response," it said.