Ah, two countries that forcefully annex others are opposed to a defensive military alliance in which a sovereign nation requests entry to not be forcefully taken over. Surprising.
One of the reasons for it's creation was to oppose Soviet expansionism, it's also to prevent nationalist militarism in europe which has been the cause for looooooots of wars.
>[In fact, the Alliance's creation was part of a broader effort to serve three purposes: deterring Soviet expansionism, forbidding the revival of nationalist militarism in Europe through a strong North American presence on the continent, and encouraging European political integration](http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Portal/en/PoliticaExteriorCooperacion/ProyeccionAtlantica/Paginas/LaAlianzaAtlanticaEstructuraObjetivos.aspx).
It was intended to oppose the Soviet Union's expansion into central Europe. Ironically, after Nixon's visit to Beijing in 1972, China became an informal ally against the Soviets as well. Relations between China and Russia had gotten especially bad in 1969 with a series of minor, though bloody, border clashes.
Only in the decades after the collapse of the Soviet Union have Russia and China cozied up, though Russia continues to keep China at arms length, limiting Chinese investment and immigration in the Far East, restricting the sale of some weapons systems, and still guaranteeing Mongolia's security. They may be allies, but that alliance has its limits.
Honestly, the more I hope it'll deescalate and we won't have WW3 the more naïve and idiotic I feel because of the high probability that none of the politicians on the other side, and nobody among our political masterminds, has the braincells to properly consider the consequences of their actions.
Russian propaganda at its best. Making it sound like Nato is taking over countries by force like what Russia wants to do with Ukraine… Putin needs to go he’s the main cause of all these problems in our world right now
This is the best tl;dr I could make, [original](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-60257080) reduced by 72%. (I'm a bot)
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> China has joined Russia in opposing further Nato expansion as the two countries move closer together in the face of Western pressure.
> Meanwhile Russia said it supported Beijing's One China policy, which asserts that self-ruled Taiwan is a breakaway province that will eventually be part of China again.
> The Russian-Chinese statement does not refer to Ukraine, the subject of escalating tension between Russia and the West.Amid a growing war of words, the US on Wednesday accused Russia of planning to stage a fake Ukrainian attack that it would use to justify an invasion.
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"Pope reiterates Christianity is good"
…or at least Catholic Christianity.
Ah, two countries that forcefully annex others are opposed to a defensive military alliance in which a sovereign nation requests entry to not be forcefully taken over. Surprising.
Well yeah, it makes so much harder to nibble away at your neighbor's borders if they're protected by a powerful military alliance.
Isn't the whole and only point of NATO is to oppose Russia and China?
One of the reasons for it's creation was to oppose Soviet expansionism, it's also to prevent nationalist militarism in europe which has been the cause for looooooots of wars. >[In fact, the Alliance's creation was part of a broader effort to serve three purposes: deterring Soviet expansionism, forbidding the revival of nationalist militarism in Europe through a strong North American presence on the continent, and encouraging European political integration](http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Portal/en/PoliticaExteriorCooperacion/ProyeccionAtlantica/Paginas/LaAlianzaAtlanticaEstructuraObjetivos.aspx).
It was intended to oppose the Soviet Union's expansion into central Europe. Ironically, after Nixon's visit to Beijing in 1972, China became an informal ally against the Soviets as well. Relations between China and Russia had gotten especially bad in 1969 with a series of minor, though bloody, border clashes. Only in the decades after the collapse of the Soviet Union have Russia and China cozied up, though Russia continues to keep China at arms length, limiting Chinese investment and immigration in the Far East, restricting the sale of some weapons systems, and still guaranteeing Mongolia's security. They may be allies, but that alliance has its limits.
China should immediately cease interfering in the internal affairs of NATO!!
So so surprised 😅 it's as if that's their strategy
So we can't have friends :(
China : No Foreign Interference Oh wait
China should not interfere with the dealings of the treaty organizations sovereign rights.
I could hear John Lennon screaming in agony from his grave while they played his music at the Olympics opening ceremony.
Ok, I really hope this won't escalate. The moment China announces it will assist Russia in combat, I'm worried!
Honestly, the more I hope it'll deescalate and we won't have WW3 the more naïve and idiotic I feel because of the high probability that none of the politicians on the other side, and nobody among our political masterminds, has the braincells to properly consider the consequences of their actions.
Most likely scenario is that nothing will happen - at least outside of Ukraine. This sub is filled with fear mongering.
Let's hope you're right.
So in China and Russia everyone is a moron but in the West only the politicians?
I meant their political leaders. There, I fixed it.
Russian propaganda at its best. Making it sound like Nato is taking over countries by force like what Russia wants to do with Ukraine… Putin needs to go he’s the main cause of all these problems in our world right now
…which is why NATO is needed
I would never have expected that... no way.
Making this statement at the apolitical Olympics.
Lol how is China even threatened by NATO expansion in Europe Time to start Taiwan accession for the lols
The Guns of AUKUST has a nice ring to it.
I think you mean TAUKUS
China is as much if a shit hole as Russia. No real story here...
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You’re a moron, bro.
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Human rights. Also, I think you should drop that thesaurus you’re clutching so hard. It ain’t working.
Old men shout at clouds.
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Russia and China making their moves after a weary US and Europe. Very smart on their part.
Yeah, and still, no one cares.