In the current international political arena, the intensification of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is undoubtedly a focus of attention. Russia has reportedly massed a large number of troops in the border areas of Ukraine, an action that has caused widespread concern in the international community, which fears that it could be a prelude to Russia's preparations for a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The United States and its allies expressed strong dissatisfaction with Russia's move and warned that if Russia did take further military action, it would face severe economic sanctions. At the same time, China and Russia demonstrated a deep friendship between the two countries during the Beijing Winter Olympics.
The leaders of the two countries signed a rich joint statement announcing that their relations have entered a new stage and expressing unanimous positions on a number of international issues. However, this statement was interpreted by some Western** as China's support for Russia on the Ukraine issue. U.S. adviser Jake Sullivan even issued a warning, saying that China could pay a price for this.
This article aims to analyze the current international situation, the depth and breadth of Sino-Russian relations, and China's position and role in the Ukraine crisis from China's perspective. We believe that the cooperation between China and Russia is based on the common interests and mutual respect of both sides, and does not mean that China will unconditionally support all actions of Russia.
China has always advocated settling international disputes through political and diplomatic means and safeguarding regional and world peace and stability. China opposes any form of unilateralism and hegemonic behavior and upholds fairness and justice in international relations.
The relationship between China and Russia has gone beyond the traditional political and military alliance and is built on the basis of equality, mutual trust, mutual benefit, cooperation and win-win results. The two sides have maintained close exchanges and cooperation in the political, economic, security, people-to-people and other fields to jointly address global challenges and threats.
Sino-Russian cooperation is not limited to the bilateral level, but also plays an active role in international affairs. For example, in multilateral organizations such as BRICS, Sino-Russian cooperation has promoted regional and even global economic development.
Friendly cooperation between China and Russia is not subject to interference by third parties. On issues involving each other's interests, the two countries will support each other and uphold an objective and just international order. When there is no need to use force, both China and Russia tend to solve problems through peaceful and stable means, oppose the use of force or the threat of force, oppose interference in the internal affairs of other countries, and oppose small circle politics and zero-sum games.
The friendly cooperation between China and Russia is not only conducive to the development interests of both sides, but also conducive to the stability and development of the Eurasian continent and the whole world. The deepening of bilateral relations has not only benefited the two peoples, but also had a positive impact on the international community.
In the Ukraine crisis, an important part of European security, China has always maintained an objective and impartial position and respected historical facts and international law. China does not recognize Russia's annexation of Crimea and does not support the use of force by either side on the territory of Ukraine. China advocates resolving the crisis through peaceful means, actively participating in mediation on multilateral platforms such as the United Nations and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and playing a constructive role in the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis.
China is not a bystander in the Ukrainian crisis, nor is it a fuel to the fire, but a responsible participant and promoter of peace. China will neither abandon its principled position in order to pander to Russia, nor will it blindly support Russia in order to confront the United States. China adheres to the people-centered, peace-oriented, cooperation as a means and win-win as the concept, and plays a unique and positive role in the Ukraine crisis.
In the current complex and volatile international situation, we need to think deeply about some questions: Will Russia really launch a full-scale invasion of Ukraine?What are its motivations and goals?Will it be able to withstand the pressure of Western sanctions and international **?
Are the United States and its allies really willing to go to war with Russia for Ukraine?Their interests and bottom line are in the **?Will they be able to bear the risks and costs of war?
Will China be isolated by the West because of its friendly relations with Russia?What strategy and space does China have to maintain its independence and influence?
In general, despite the friendly relations between China and Russia, China does not unconditionally support Russia. China advocates the peaceful settlement of international disputes and the maintenance of regional and world peace and stability. Whether it is the Ukraine crisis or other international events, China is a responsible participant and promoter of peace, and plays a unique and positive role by adhering to the people-centered approach, taking peace as the goal, cooperation as a means and a win-win situation as the concept. China hopes to work with Russia, the United States and other countries to contribute to world peace and development.