China Criticizes NATO's 'Decisive Enabler' Label Amid Ukraine Conflict

China lashed out at NATO for calling it a 'decisive enabler' of Russia’s war against Ukraine during the organization's Washington summit. Beijing lodged a diplomatic protest, condemning the remarks as biased and provocative. NATO criticized China's military exercises with Belarus near Poland and its support for Russia's defense sector.

China on Thursday issued a sharp rebuke against NATO after the alliance labeled Beijing a 'decisive enabler' of Russia's conflict with Ukraine in its Washington summit declaration. The Chinese Foreign Ministry swiftly lodged a diplomatic protest, labeling the statement as biased and provocative.

Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian decried the declaration's China-related paragraphs, accusing NATO of vilifying Beijing. Lin revealed that China had lodged a serious representation with NATO, criticizing its push into strengthening ties with China's neighbors and U.S. allies in the Asia-Pacific region.

The NATO declaration criticized China's military collaboration with Belarus near the Polish border, while Chinese analysts warned that Beijing's involvement in the conflict could negatively impact its relationships with the EU and NATO. The alliance urged China to cease material and political support for Russia's war efforts.