For NATO, strengthening ties with Asia-Pacific nations suggest an expanded role—one that critics call mission creep and China sees as a threat. Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. For non-personal use or to order multiple copies, please contact Dow Jones Reprints at 1-800-843-0008 or visit www.djreprints.com. Now it is also in the business of , spurring concern among some members about mission creep and accusations by Beijing of inciting confrontation. Yellen's visit to China is 'crucial' to U.S.-China engagement, professor saysJanet Yellen's visit to China is 'crucial' to ensuring that both countries continue talking to each other, said Eswar Prasad of Cornell University.

Source: Wall Street Journal July 08, 2023 05:20 UTC