[HIGHLIGHTS] Retaliatory measures may be taken. What scares China about the rapprochement of NATO and Japan?

Despite Japan's denial of any plans to join NATO, China has made no secret of its growing apprehension about the alliance's growing rapprochement with Tokyo. So what does Beijing fear? What are NATO's motives for opening a liaison office in Japan? The Chinese Foreign Ministry said the move was of concern to the international community and the countries of the region.

The office in Tokyo aims to cooperate with NATO in its capacity as Chairman of the Group of Seven, and seeks to establish security and peace in the Pacific region.