"NATO's Expansion in Asia Raises Concerns for China and Russia"

China has called for "high vigilance" in response to NATO's "eastward expansion" following reports that the alliance is planning to set up an office in Japan to facilitate talks with security partners in the region. The proposed office is due to open next year in Tokyo, according to the Nikkei Asia. China's foreign ministry spokesperson said that Asia should not be a "battle arena for geopolitics" and called for countries in the region to be vigilant against NATO's attempts to "destroy regional peace and stability".