NATO Chief: Alliance 'Worried' About Chinese Drills Around Taiwan

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says the alliance is worried about recent Chinese military drills around Taiwan and has called Beijing's military buildup "staggering." Rutte made the comments during a two-day visit to Japan, his first visit to Asia in his current role.

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00:00NATO's Secretary General says the alliance is worried about China's recent military drills

00:05around Taiwan and has called Beijing's military expansion staggering.

00:09Mark Ruta made remarks on a visit to Japan, his first trip to Asia since taking office

00:14in October.

00:16Speaking at the Yokosuka Naval Base near Tokyo, Ruta said NATO hopes to become more involved

00:21in Asia.

00:22He also expressed confidence in the U.S.'s commitment to Japan's defense, addressing

00:27uncertainty over security guarantees under the Trump administration.

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