Rejecting the United States and inviting the People's Liberation Army to Mongolia, Mongolia has recently wanted to open up, and only China and Russia are in Mongolia's interests.
The United States wants to build a military base in Mongolia
Recently, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Mongolia and held talks with Mongolian leaders about U.S. intentions to build military bases on Mongolian territory.
Mongolia has recently unequivocally rejected the US attempt.
In a statement, Minister Counsellor of the Mongolian Embassy in Russia, Unubilgat revealed that Mongolia's constitution does not allow the establishment of any foreign military bases on its territory, which is not only based on clear provisions of the law, but also reflects Mongolia's foreign policy of maintaining regional stability and peace.
[Blinken visits Mongolia and meets with Mongolian Prime Minister]
The United States has always sought to expand its influence in Asia and tried to counterbalance China and Russia by strengthening relations with other countries, and Mongolia, as a country caught between China and Russia, has naturally caught the attention of the United States.
In recent years, the United States has gradually increased its contacts with Mongolia, and the United States has invited the Mongolian prime minister to visit the United States and signed agreements with the United States, including the opening of shipping routes and mineral resources.
And the United States is also very smart, using the economy as an entry point, slowly testing Mongolia's bottom line to see if it can find opportunities.
Once the United States can station troops in Mongolia, it will undoubtedly be a huge threat to China and Russia.
Although Mongolia has had a lot of urgent cooperation with Western countries in order to get rid of poverty, it can stand the test when it comes to major issues of right and wrong.
Mongolia is looking for the People's Liberation Army for training
On the fourth day after Mongolia refused to garrison the United States, Mongolia invited the People's Liberation Army (PLA) to Mongolia, and China and Mongolia conducted the first joint army training.
[Data map of Sino-Mongolian military exercises]
This move by Mongolia not only strengthens military cooperation between the two countries, but also shows China's support for Mongolia's decision.
The military interaction between the two countries is not limited to exchanges at the tactical level, but also a manifestation of the deepening of strategic mutual trust between the two sides, which is of great significance to regional security and stability.
It is also worth mentioning that the Sino-Mongolian exercise lasted from the end of April to the end of May, and the PLA stayed in Mongolia for half a month.
In addition, the PLA's mention of battalion-sized troops means that the number of Chinese participants in this training should be several hundred.
The long time and large scale are enough to show that China and Mongolia attach great importance to this joint exercise and training activity.
Moreover, objectively speaking, there are some radicals in Mongolia, and there have been some troubles, and Mongolia does have the need to cooperate with the outside world to ensure stable security.
Of course, when the PLA goes to Mongolia, it will more or less mention that the United States wants to build a military base in Mongolia, and Mongolia should know how to answer.
【Mongolian Prime Minister Oyun Erden】
In short, Mongolia's rejection of the United States and subsequent Sino-Mongolian joint training activities reflects the delicate balancing act of small countries in the game of great powers in the current international environment.
By rejecting the U.S. offer of a military base, Mongolia not only protects its neutrality, but also uses its cooperation with China to balance external pressures to safeguard its national sovereignty and security interests. This series of events not only affects the regional power structure, but also provides a new perspective for the international community to understand the behavior patterns of small countries in complex international relations.
Mongolia is well aware that China and Russia are in its interests
As mentioned above, Mongolia is sandwiched between two large countries, China and Russia, and for many years, Mongolia has also relied on the support of China and Russia in many aspects.
In the economic sphere, China is Mongolia's largest trading partner, accounting for the majority of Mongolia's foreign trade, especially the export of mineral resources. Russia is an important energy supplier to Mongolia, and the two countries have long-term cooperation in energy and infrastructure construction. By deepening its economic ties with China and Russia, Mongolia can boost its own economy and reduce its economic vulnerability.
【Mongolia is rich in mineral resources】
In terms of security, Mongolia, as a landlocked country between the two great powers, has experienced complex geopolitical influences throughout its history. Maintaining friendly relations with China and Russia can guarantee security to a certain extent and avoid direct involvement in great power competition, and at the same time, it is also conducive to maintaining regional stability and reducing security threats.
In terms of regional cooperation and integration, Mongolia actively participates in regional cooperation mechanisms led by China and Russia, such as multilateral cooperation under the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which not only helps to enhance its international influence, but also achieves substantive cooperation results in the fields of security, economy and people-to-people relations.
In conclusion, Mongolia has not officially declared itself a permanently neutral state, but its foreign policy tends to be neutral, emphasizing peace, multilateralism and non-alignment. Friendly cooperation with China and Russia is key to achieving this foreign policy goal, helping Mongolia to maintain its independence among the great powers and avoid being drawn into geopolitical disputes.
Over the years, under the changes in the international situation, Mongolia has realized that close cooperation with China and Russia is an important way to safeguard its national interests, promote economic development, and ensure national security. By balancing its relations with its two major neighbors, Mongolia is able to find its niche in a complex international environment and achieve long-term development and stability as a country.
Mongolia is well aware that it is in its own interests only by getting close to China and Russia, and any attempt by the United States to win over Mongolia against China and Russia will eventually come to naught.