Recently, 6After Level 2**, China*** spokesman Wang Wenbin presided over a regular press conference and announced a list of condolences and thanks. The list demonstrates China's growing influence, and countries and international organizations have expressed their condolences to China in different ways. Among them, Russia is in first place, which is not surprising, after all, the relationship between China and Russia has always been unbreakable. Russian Prime Minister Mishustin is visiting China and has expressed friendship and support to China at the highest level. It is worth mentioning that the United States and Israel have also expressed their condolences to China, which may be seen as a kind of goodwill and friendship that transcends international political contradictions.
* Ruthless, but the love of the world is like a raging flame, igniting hope in the ruins and warming the hearts of everyone in need. In this time, not only Russian Putin and Prime Minister Mishustin expressed their condolences and support to China, but also the leaders of many other countries, as well as international organizations, took the initiative to lend a helping hand. This fully demonstrates the spirit of a community with a shared future for mankind, and in the face of disasters, friendship and mutual assistance between countries have become more precious.
It is not surprising that Russia is the first country to appear on the list of condolences and thanks. China and Russia have always been partners and friends, and both countries have a long-standing and strong relationship, both in the economic and political fields. After the incident, Russian Prime Minister Mishustin expressed his condolences to the Chinese side and sent experts and equipment from the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations to assist China in the earthquake relief work. This spirit of friendship and mutual assistance embodies a new height in Sino-Russian relations.
In addition to Russia, the United States and Israel have also expressed their condolences to China in different ways. Although the Chinese side did not mention a specific leader of the United States and Israel, it also indicated that the two countries conveyed their condolences through other channels. This special expression has undoubtedly enhanced the friendly relations between China, the United States and Israel, and demonstrated the unity and cooperation of the international community in the face of disasters.
However, what is surprising is that in the list of condolences and thanks released by the Chinese side, only Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Laos of ASEAN countries have expressed their condolences to China, while other ASEAN countries have not appeared. This is in stark contrast to the condolences and assistance provided by the 10 ASEAN countries to Nepal and neighboring countries in 2015. Although each country has different considerations and reasons, it is indeed a little disappointing that ASEAN countries have not been able to express their condolences in the face of the disaster.
Analyzing the reasons why ASEAN countries have not been able to express their condolences to China in the first place, it may be that ASEAN countries have always been reluctant to take sides between major countries. Although the United States has tried to co-opt ASEAN to confront China, ASEAN has always maintained a neutral and objective position. In international affairs, ASEAN prefers to focus on commercial exchanges and avoid getting involved in international political disputes. Therefore, in the face of disaster, ASEAN countries may be more inclined to adopt a cautious attitude and follow the principle of neutrality.
China and ASEAN have been each other's largest partners for three consecutive years, and the exchanges between the two have become increasingly close. In the case of disaster condolences, they are usually arranged in chronological order of the foreign country** or organization, taking into account the importance and sensitivity of international relations. The ranking of ASEAN countries may be based on specific considerations, such as time, region, and relationship. Therefore, the specific order cannot be judged solely on the basis of the priorities of international relations. In addition, only a portion of the condolence list may be published, and in some cases, messages of condolence may be conveyed through private or informal channels and may not necessarily be made public immediately.
Some countries have not been included in the condolence list, possibly for specific political or diplomatic reasons. For example, the UK and India disagree with China on some key Chinese issues and are therefore not mentioned. In addition, messages of condolences from Iran and North Korea may not have been made public immediately. The positions and statements of these different countries are related to the current international situation and their relations with China.
In general, humanity will open its arms in the face of disaster, and the seeds of friendship will sprout more in difficult situations. While some have criticized the absence of certain countries from the condolence list, China has a good memory and has expressed its condolences to some of the countries that have voted against it in the United Nations. This demonstrates China's growing soft power, which is enhancing its international standing by building partnerships with other countries and striving to project a positive international image in the face of challenges.
Despite the many challenges it faces, China remains committed to peaceful development and strives to maintain peace while enhancing its international standing. By establishing friendly and cooperative relations with different countries, China is actively shaping its global image. In the face of disaster, the support and friendship of the international community demonstrated China's influence and international status. Through the list of condolences and thanks, China conveyed the values of peace, friendship and mutual assistance to the international community, and demonstrated China's determination and sense of responsibility to actively participate in international affairs.
To sum up, after Linxia**, Gansu, China's release of the list of condolences and thanks has sparked heated discussions. As the first country to appear on the list, Russia demonstrates the deep friendship between China and Russia and the strategic cooperation between China and Russia. The condolences of the United States and Israel show a kind of goodwill and friendship that transcends international political contradictions. ASEAN countries' expressions of condolences may be influenced by the principle of neutrality and commercial exchanges. On the whole, China has demonstrated its growing soft power and determination to actively participate in international affairs through this list of condolences and thanks, and has made efforts to build a good international image.