NATO Strengthens Asia-Pacific Ties, Invites Japan to Counter CCP’s Influence

NATO Strengthens Asia-Pacific Ties, Invites Japan to Counter CCP’s Influence
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg (L) shakes hands with Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo on Jan. 31, 2023. Takashi Aoyama / POOL / AFP via Getty Images
Sean Tseng
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In an era characterized by shifting global dynamics and the multifaceted threats presented by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), NATO has intensified its engagement with Asia-Pacific nations. This strategic pivot emphasizes the alliance’s commitment to bolstering its influence within the Asia-Pacific, involving countries such as Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand. The latest testament to this endeavor is Japan’s invitation to join forces at this year’s U.S.-hosted summit, aimed at addressing the CCP’s strategic ambitions.

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