China a ‘decisive enabler’ of Russia’s war in Ukraine, says Nato in stern rebuke

Nato's communique highlights concerns over Beijing's nuclear arsenal and its capabilities in space, with Jens Stoltenberg calling it an important message

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Nato leaders have labelled China a decisive enabler" of Russia's war against Ukraine and called its deepening ties with Moscow a cause of deep concern", in what's been seen as the most serious rebuke against Beijing from the alliance.

The final communique, approved by the 32 Nato members at the summit in Washington, also highlights concerns about Beijing's nuclear arsenal and its capabilities in space.