Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov recently made a series of important remarks on the Sino-US Taiwan Strait issue in a recent interview with a well-known Russian official. This series of remarks has aroused widespread attention in the current tense environment of international relations, especially in the context of Sino-US wrestling and the tense situation in the Taiwan Strait. This article will delve into Lavrov's views and the far-reaching implications for China from his remarks.
Speaking about the US attitude toward the Taiwan issue, Lavrov pointed out that the United States has not given up the possibility of resolving the issue by force. By analyzing the latest US military budget and the Taiwan Military Aid Act, he stressed that the United States has been preparing to resolve the Taiwan Strait issue by force. This is a matter of great concern in the current situation, and we need to think about it carefully.
In the 2024 defense budget, the United States once again hit a new high, totaling $886 billion. This figure is almost double Thailand's gross domestic product in 2022, showing the huge investment of the United States in the military. By contrast, China's defense budget in 2023 has increased but is still only a quarter of that of the United States, underscoring the imbalance in the arms race between the two countries.
It is worth noting that the "National Defense Authorization Act" once again openly interfered in the Taiwan Strait issue, demanded that the United States increase military assistance to Taiwan, and proposed military training on the island. This signal poses a great threat to China. The United States has strengthened its stance on the Taiwan issue through the bill, and Lavrov's remarks have revealed to us the consistent attitude of the United States on the Taiwan Strait issue.
Lavrov's second important message concerns the "non-friend and foe" attitude of the United States on the Taiwan issue. He referred to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who paid lip service to dialogue, but in fact emphasized "acting from a position of strength." This contradictory statement means that the United States is trying to dominate the international system and maintain its hegemonic position through its own strength.
Behind the "position of strength" is a Cold War mentality, which requires other countries to recognize and accept the position of strength of the United States and to be willing to give up an independent foreign policy of peace. Such an attitude is not only a denial of the fairness of international relations, but also a means of maintaining an unjust system. Lavrov's reminder gives us a clearer picture of the true attitude of the United States in international affairs.
Lavrov's remarks provide valuable lessons for China. First, he stressed the importance of China's economic development and the ramp-up of its military production capacity, indicating that China is trying to deal with a possible conflict. Lavrov believes that China needs to pay more attention to the development of high technology in information warfare in order to maintain the development of high technology, which provides useful suggestions for China.
Secondly, Lavrov believes that China's calm response in the first war has been recognized. China has long seen through the tricks of the United States and the West in the first war, and has avoided passively falling into the whirlpool. This shows China's sober understanding and firm position on the international situation.
Cooperation between China and Russia in the current international situation is crucial. Lavrov's remarks underscored the need for China and Russia to maintain a high degree of strategic coordination in response to the suppression by the United States and other Western countries. The deepening of Sino-Russian cooperation will help build a multipolar world and enhance the overall strength of developing countries.
The complexity of the Taiwan Strait issue between China and Russia continues to escalate, and Lavrov's remarks provide profound inspiration for China. In the face of external pressure, China needs to maintain a calm strategic focus, resolutely assume its responsibilities as a major country, and strengthen cooperation with Russia and other countries to jointly address international challenges. Only through stable diplomacy and a firm stance can China achieve a more favorable situation on the Taiwan Strait issue and make positive contributions to maintaining peace in the Taiwan Strait.