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North Korea has accused the United States of creating “Asian NATO” in an attempt to defeat dictator Kim Jong Un late Sunday.
The North Korean government quoted military cooperation between the United States and its allies in Japan and South Korea. The administration’s dissatisfaction reflects China’s criticism of the newly rejuvenated quad alliance, which includes the United States, Japan, India and Australia.
In a statement, North Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “While conducting joint military exercises between Japan and South Korea, the United States is making a full-scale move to establish an Asian-style NATO.” Stated.
“This proves the hypocrisy of the US rhetoric of’diplomatic involvement’and’dialogue without preconditions’, while reaffirming that the US ambition to forcefully overthrow our system remains unchanged. “The statement continued.
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As China became more and more aggressive against Taiwan and North Korea approached a potential nuclear test, President Joe Biden’s administration strengthened military cooperation with Asian allies.
Australia was forced to return to its base, saying China had intercepted a military aircraft over the South China Sea.
China has accused the Quad Alliance of trying to form “Asia NATO” earlier this year.
However, unlike NATO, quad members only agree to cooperate financially and do not sign a mutual defense pact.
When the Biden administration first announced the partnership last year, it categorically claimed that the organization was “not a new NATO.”
“The quad is not a military alliance. It’s not a new NATO, despite some publicity,” said Jake Sullivan, White House National Security Adviser. “It is an opportunity for these four democracies to work together as a group and with others on the basic issues of economy, technology, climate and security.”
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Nevertheless, the United States has strengthened military cooperation between South Korea and Japan in recent months. The United States included the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan in its first military exercise with South Korea four years before June.
The 100,000-ton nuclear ship is one of the 11 US Navy aircraft carriers.