Recently, an incident occurred in Jishishan County, Linxia Prefecture, Gansu Province, China, with an intensity of 6Level 2 **, which has attracted global attention. In the aftermath of this disaster, many countries and international organizations have expressed their condolences and support to China in different ways. China's spokesperson Wang Wenbin introduced the important list of these condolences at a regular press conference.
It is not surprising that Russia is the first country to appear on the list of condolences. China and Russia have maintained a deep friendship and close cooperative relations for a long time. Russian Prime Minister Mishustin is visiting China, and he expressed his condolences to the Chinese side after the incident and said that Russia is ready to provide China with all possible help. At the same time, Russia's Putin also extended his sincere condolences to the Chinese side and expressed his condolences to the victims. This fully demonstrates the friendly relations between China and Russia and their support for China.
Unexpectedly, the United States and Israel also expressed their condolences to China. Although the list does not mention specific leaders, it shows that the United States and Israel support the Chinese side in expressing condolences in different ways. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida personally sent a telegram to China to express his condolences. As a country that often faces disasters, Japan is well aware of the pain of disasters, and they have also expressed their deep concern and condolences to China in the face of disasters. This series of international friendly gestures demonstrates the spirit of a community with a shared future for mankind and the international community's concern and support for China.
However, it is disappointing that only some of the 10 ASEAN countries have expressed their condolences to China, and the rest are not mentioned. Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Laos are the only ASEAN countries to express their condolences to China. In contrast, in 2015, when Nepal** happened, the 10 ASEAN countries expressed their condolences to Nepal and neighboring countries and actively participated in international relief efforts. This makes one wonder why the condolences and support between China and ASEAN countries have not received enough attention and response
Although ASEAN has always avoided taking a clear position among major powers, it is indeed disappointing that ASEAN countries have not been able to express their condolences to China at the time of the disaster for a region that has been China's largest partner for three consecutive years. However, ASEAN countries generally prefer to remain neutral in business matters and cautious about international political matters. They emphasize business cooperation and common development, and are relatively reluctant to get involved in the struggle between major powers. As a result, they may refrain from taking public statements in the hope of maintaining stable and friendly relations in business exchanges.
Although some countries have not been able to express their condolences to China in a timely manner, we can see from this list of condolences that China has grown its influence and friendly relations with other countries. Driven by its strategy of economic growth and globalization, China has strengthened its soft power by forging partnerships with different countries. This increase in soft power has made more and more countries willing to maintain friendly relations with China and express their concern and support for China in times of disaster.
Looking back at history, some countries that have voted against China have also actively expressed their condolences to China, which once again proves China's rise on the international stage and the shaping of its global image. In the face of various challenges, China remains positive, continues to work hard to build a global image, and is committed to maintaining peaceful development and enhancing its international status.
Through this post-Gansu international condolence response, we can not only see the enhancement of China's influence on the world, but also the recognition and support of the international community for China. Under the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind, the international community has become more united and friendly in the face of natural disasters. However, it should also be understood that each country's different statements and orders on condolence matters cannot be used solely to judge the merits of international relations. Honest and sincere friendships are not measured only by condolences, but are gradually built through daily interactions and cooperation. Therefore, we should be aware of the complexity of friendly relations between countries and remain optimistic about China's positive development in the international arena. Only through sustained efforts and mutual understanding can we build a more stable and harmonious international relationship.