The North Atlantic Alliance (NATO) is an alliance of 30 member states. In addition to numerous European states, it includes the USA and Canada from the American continent. China is not a member of the alliance. The relationship between NATO and China is therefore on shaky ground. Due to China's growing influence and international policy, NATO officially sees the People's Republic as a threat. At the 2019 NATO summit, the alliance was still cautious about this. Nato's concerns This does not mean that Nato regards China as an enemy. Nevertheless, the Alliance is increasingly concerned about the following points: Future China-Nato relationship In future, the People's Republic is therefore to be included in Nato's strategic concept. The People's Republic is not mentioned in the current version of 2010. Nevertheless, the aim is to strengthen cooperation with China, especially on issues such as climate change and arms control. From disinformation campaigns, transparency demands and bans to cooperation and coordination – the latest China-Nato news from Table.Briefings.
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