Nato chief seeks ‘more friends’ as Russia and China move closer

Nato Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg answers a question from students at Keio University in Tokyo (AP)

Nato Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has said China’s growing assertiveness and collaboration with Russia poses a threat not only to Asia, but also to Europe.

Mr Stoltenberg made the remarks on Wednesday as he sought stronger cooperation and more “friends” for Nato in the Indo-Pacific region.