Why did NATO countries like the Netherland travel all the way to raise tensions in Asia?

If NATO members like the Netherland are really worried that the Chinese planes or the naval ships are getting closer to them to monitor their movements, the best ways to stay far away from China rather than encroach upon China and to violate China's legitimate security interests. #ThinkBigger #VictorGao #China #Netherlands #US #EastAsia #NATO