According to an in-depth report by Huanqiu.com, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Campbell recently made a high-profile visit to Mongolia.
This visit is not only his diplomatic debut after taking office, but also conveys to the outside world the strategic importance that the United States attaches to Mongolia.
Through in-depth analysis, we can find that this visit actually released three important signals: first, it demonstrated the coherence and firmness of the U.S. "Indo-Pacific Strategy";
Second, it highlights the strategic importance of the U.S.-Mongolia relationship and shows that the U.S. is viewing Mongolia as an important ally in the Asia-Pacific region.
Finally, the close nature of the economic ties between the two sides is further emphasized, and although Mongolia is not a member of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, the United States is clearly interested in deeper cooperation with Mongolia in this area.
Mongolia, a landlocked country between China and Russia, has always attracted international attention due to its unique geographical location and rich mineral resources.
Western countries such as the United States and Europe have long been actively enlisting the support of Mongolia in an attempt to create destabilizing factors in the strategic rear of China and Russia.
Mongolia is rich in copper, coal, gold and other mineral resources, which are of great value for the economic development of Western countries.
Therefore, the cooperation between Western countries and Mongolia is mainly focused on the fields of energy, mining and infrastructure construction, and some large Western mining companies such as Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton have carried out in-depth cooperation in Mongolia.
However, U.S. interest in Mongolia is not limited to economic resources.
In fact, the United States is trying to expand its influence in the Asia-Pacific region by strengthening its relations with Mongolia.
The visit of Undersecretary of State Campbell, who is in charge of Asia-Pacific affairs, is a clear manifestation of this strategic intention of the United States.
He has positioned U.S.-Mongolia relations as a "third neighbor" and has publicly stated that the United States views Mongolia as a key link in its geopolitical confrontation in the Asia-Pacific region.
This move is undoubtedly a provocation to China, and it also requires China to take corresponding countermeasures to stabilize this geostrategic location.
Mongolia is of great strategic importance to China and Russia.
It is not only a neighbor of China and Russia, but also an important part of the strategic depth of the two countries.
However, due to Mongolia's limited national power, the United States cannot use it to pose a direct military threat to China and Russia.
But this does not mean that the United States will give up its co-optation and infiltration of Mongolia.
In fact, the United States has maintained close ties with Mongolia in recent years, trying to strengthen its influence in Mongolia by providing military and economic assistance.
The intention of the United States to try to establish a military base in Mongolia is very obvious.
This is nothing more than a deterrent to China and Russia as a way to weaken the strategic position of the two countries.
However, this plan is undoubtedly a huge threat to both China and Russia.
Once the United States succeeds in establishing a military base in Mongolia, China and Russia will have to send additional troops to deal with possible military threats.
Even if the United States were to remain in Mongolia, the presence of its military bases would pose a great potential threat to China and Russia.
In order to win over Mongolia, the United States can be said to have done everything it can.
In addition to providing military assistance, the United States has actively helped Mongolia build a modern combat capability and cyber security center.
These measures not only increased Mongolia's military strength, but also further deepened military cooperation between the United States and Mongolia.
However, despite the seemingly seamless U.S. plan, the Mongolian government has made it clear through its embassy in Russia that it will not allow any country to build a military base on Mongolian territory.
This statement undoubtedly poured cold water on the US plan, and it also means that the US plan may eventually come to naught.
At the same time, the relations between China and Mongolia have been further strengthened.
In accordance with the annual cooperation plan and consensus reached between the Chinese and Mongolian militaries, the two sides recently held the "Grassland Partner-2024" joint army training.
This joint training is not only unprecedented in scale, but also of great significance.
The Chinese side sent battalion-sized troops to participate in the training to deal with the activities of illegal armed groups, with the aim of deepening strategic mutual trust and practical cooperation between the Chinese and Mongolian militaries.
Through this joint training, the relations between China and Mongolia have been further consolidated and enhanced.
At the same time, it also demonstrates the determination and ability of China and Mongolia to respond to emergencies and maintain regional security.
The successful holding of the "Grassland Partners-2024" joint army training not only strengthens the military cooperation between China and Mongolia, but also prepares the two sides to better respond to shared security challenges.
This action sends a clear signal to the outside world: China and Mongolia will work together to maintain regional peace and stability.
At the same time, Mongolia's unequivocal rejection of U.S. military bases underscores its strategic intent to maintain sovereign neutrality and avoid involvement in great power geopolitical competition.
Mongolia is located in east-central Asia, bordering China to the east, south and west, and is also a landlocked country between China and Russia.
Such a geographical space has unique geostrategic significance for the Mongolian nation and state, and influences the geostrategy of China and Russia, Northeast Asia, and Central Asia.
Strengthening military exchanges and deepening cooperation between China and Mongolia will not only help resolve regional issues and maintain security, but will also be of great significance to promoting long-term peace and stability in the region.
In the face of US co-optation and infiltration, Mongolia has been able to stick to its own position and principles and refuse to become a pawn in the game of major powers, which is undoubtedly an affirmation and trust in Sino-Mongolian relations.
In addition, we also see positive developments in international relations.
Cuba recently announced a visa-free entry policy for Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports, and will soon resume direct flights with China.
This initiative is not only expected to further strengthen the economic and trade relations and tourism development between China and Cuba, but also provide more convenient travel options for Chinese citizens.
At the same time, it also reflects the international community's recognition and respect for China's rise and international influence.
Overall, incidents such as the Steppe Partners-2024 joint training and Mongolia's explicit rejection of US military bases highlight the complexity of regional security dynamics in Asia and the determination and wisdom of countries in safeguarding their own interests and regional stability, as well as the determination and achievements of China and Mongolia in strengthening military exchanges and deepening cooperation.
In the face of strategic pressure and co-optation from the United States, Mongolia has been able to maintain a sober mind and a firm stand, which is undoubtedly an affirmation and trust in Sino-Mongolian relations and has also injected positive energy into regional peace and stability.