Chinese State Media Says NATO Has 'Evil Intention' in Asia-Pacific

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization has an "Evil intention" in the Asia-Pacific region, the Chinese state-run media outlet the Global Times said on Friday. In an opinion piece, the Global Times spoke about reports that India's capital of New Delhi is expected to host members of NATO for a meeting that will likely include Indian defense and foreign ministry officials. "Besides, NATO still has the evil intention of expanding its engagement with the Asia-Pacific region, which will certainly disrupt regional order. It hopes to use India as a springboard to deepen its involvement in the region, thereby strengthening its containment of China and pinning Russia down from the west and the east sides," the article added. The remarks from the Global Times come as the media outlet and others in China have continued to criticize NATO and the U.S. amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. In October, Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke at the Chinese Communist Party's 20th National Congress event in Beijing and mentioned a "Peaceful reunification" with Taiwan. Prior to the comments made by Xi, U.S. President Joe Biden was asked about a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan during an interview with CBS' 60 Minutes in September. China has also criticized the U.S. and NATO in the war.