China expresses "grave concern" over Japan's move to deepen cooperation with NATO

中国对日本加强与北约合作的决定表示“严重关切”。

The Beijing Hour

2026-06-01

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The US and Iran exchanged fire over the weekend as the two sides continue to talk about a peace deal (01:03). China has expressed grave concerns over Japan's move to deepen cooperation with NATO (11:57). Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continue to deal with rebel attacks even as they manage an Ebola outbreak (22:12).
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  • On today's program, the U.S. and Iran exchange fire over the weekend

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  • China's expressed concern over Japan's move to deepen cooperation with NATO.

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  • Iran has attacked a U.S.

  • Air base after Washington struck Iranian military sites over the weekend.

  • The latest exchange came as the two sides continue negotiations on a peace deal.