Preface
I don't know if you will have such a doubt in your heart after carefully reading this 12,668-word ultra-long joint statement issued by China and Russia: Isn't a lot of the content in it the same as before?
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Not to mention, there are not a few people who have this kind of doubt, and I actually had this kind of doubt in my heart when I first finished reading it.
But after reading it word by word for the second time, I suddenly realized that this joint statement is not simple, and there are many things worth scrutinizing!
The first point: Russia's Taiwan-related expressions have changed
Many people may have read this Sino-Russian joint statement, but I don't know if you have noticed that in this joint statement, Russia's changes in Taiwan-related expressions are very, very important!
For a long time, due to the vague interpretation of the concepts of "China" and "Republic of China", the Kuomintang authorities have been taking advantage of this loophole to claim that Taiwan and the mainland have equal status and belong to "China".
Therefore, when the Russian side only stated in the past that it "recognizes Taiwan as an inalienable part of China's territory," it did not completely rule out the possibility of "Taiwan independence" elements taking advantage of loopholes.
However, in this joint statement, the Russian side for the first time directly included the expression "Taiwan is an inalienable part of the People's Republic of China" in the document.
Screenshot of the Sino-Russian joint statement
Literally, it seems to be a subtle semantic tweak, but in fact it is meaningful.
This not only effectively recognizes the status of the People's Republic of China as the sole legitimate representative on the Taiwan issue, but also cuts off all the room for any vague interpretation that existed before.
It can be seen from this that Russia's statement is actually a heavy blow to the "theory that Taiwan's status is undecided" and the fallacy of "one China, one Taiwan" that the United States has been advocating for a long time.
It is foreseeable that with the joint efforts of China and Russia, more and more countries and regions will clearly see Taiwan's true legal status and will no longer give "Taiwan independence" elements any room to make noise, which is of great significance to creating an international environment conducive to peaceful reunification.
Of course, our first choice is definitely "realizing the goal of the motherland's reunification by peaceful means," and reunification by force is only the last resort.
The second point: China and Russia have taken direct aim at the United States, which is rare and resolute
I don't know if you have noticed that the word "United States" appears very frequently in this joint statement, which is basically unprecedented before.
For example, the joint statement directly pointed out that the United States has undermined strategic stability through various practices, such as deploying anti-missile systems around the world, strengthening conventional strike capabilities, and deploying land-based missiles in the Asia-Pacific region, and expressed "the strongest condemnation" of this.
This is no longer a simple diplomatic phrase, but a rare hard landing criticism, which directly hits the serious strategic risks and geopolitical disasters created by the United States' wanton expansion to maintain military superiority.
Reading between the lines, it can be seen that this is tantamount to a clear warning from China and Russia to the United States: If the United States continues to try to contain and suppress China and Russia, it will have to pay a heavy price.
Any act that undermines the core interests of China and Russia will be resolutely countered and retaliated against by China and Russia.
This firm attitude shows that China and Russia no longer have any illusions about US unilateralism and hegemonism, and only the toughest countermeasures against them can curb their unreasonable and shameless ambitions for hegemony.
The third point: all-round layout to contain the United States
The Sino-Russian joint statement not only focuses on major power relations and regional hotspot issues such as Northeast Asia, but also looks at the world and makes an all-round layout to curb the disorderly expansion of the United States in the world.
On global issues such as the prohibition of biological weapons, the prevention of the weaponization of outer space, and the fight against the proliferation of chemical weapons, the joint statement has put forward clear propositions and specifically demanded that the United States must strictly abide by relevant international rules and conventions.
This kind of high-profile statement directed at the United States is actually an attempt to suppress its unreasonable behavior of wantonly expanding and undermining peace and stability in these fields.
The joint statement also stressed the importance of safeguarding the rights and interests of the vast number of countries and regions in the South, and called for the establishment of a fair and rational new multipolar order.
This fundamentally reflects the fact that China and Russia are pursuing mutual benefit and win-win results, common development, fairness and justice, rather than the power politics and hegemonic order led by the United States.
China and Russia adhere to the concept and proposition of common development, which will surely win the support of more and more regions and countries, and ultimately build a new pattern of international relations.
Such all-round strategic planning and containment will contribute to world peace and stability, safeguard international fairness and justice, and contribute the wisdom and solutions of China and Russia to building a community with a shared future for mankind.
The unilateralist and hegemonist acts of the United States will be more and more contained and constrained, and the complicated world is striding forward in the direction of great harmony and harmony.
The fourth point: the ice-breaking signal of the new type of major-country relations
In addition to pointing out all kinds of unreasonable acts of the United States, the joint statement also released some important signals and dawns on the development of a new model of major-country relations between China and Russia.
Among them, the most eye-catching issue is the long-awaited issue of the Tumen River estuary, which the Chinese have been waiting for, and the Russian side finally expressed in a joint statement that it is willing to "engage in constructive dialogue" with China and the DPRK on the issue of Chinese ships sailing through the lower reaches of the Tumen River.
This has given China a major dawn of realization of its long-cherished aspirations for nearly two centuries since the Opium War.
Through the trilateral friendly dialogue between China, Russia and the DPRK, and with the help of measures such as improving the conditions of shipping lanes and rebuilding the infrastructure for access to the sea, China will truly have access to the Sea of Japan, which will greatly improve the shipping conditions for the Northeast region to connect with the rest of the world.
This is not only a pragmatic achievement of great political and economic significance, but also will help reshape the regional and global shipping trade pattern.
In addition, the joint statement also revealed that China and Russia will jointly develop the Black Blind Island, which is known as a "symbol of Sino-Russian friendship".
As the first ray of sunshine in China, the island was forcibly occupied by Tsarist Russia in the early 20th century.
Now, the two sides have finally reached a consensus to unify the planning and development of the island's infrastructure and industrial layout, which will undoubtedly become a new landmark for comprehensive strategic cooperation between China and Russia.
The personal promotion of the two heads of state, the full cooperation of the two governments, and the enthusiastic participation of the business circles of the two countries will surely make the Black Blind Island glow with new vitality and vitality in the near future and release new development momentum.
This island will become a barometer and a new starting point for China and Russia to fully open up and deepen in an all-round way.
These two breakthrough benefits once again confirm that the new type of major-country relations between China and Russia is moving forward in an all-round way and entering a stage of high-level pragmatic cooperation.
The two countries will work together in more areas to start all-round cooperation and jointly address various risks and challenges.
A landmark Sino-Russian joint statement
Therefore, it is no exaggeration to say that this ultra-long joint statement of 12,668 words issued by China and Russia is extremely heavy and of milestone significance!
First, it marks a new level of strategic cooperation between China and Russia, and the two sides have started all-round strategic coordination to form a joint force on a global scale to jointly respond to the strategic pressure and threats of the United States.
Second, it reflects China and Russia's perception and proposition on the current changes in the international landscape, and strives to form a new international consensus and strength on major power relations, regional hotspots, and global issues.
This is to promote the building of a truly just and rational new multipolar order.
Third, it shows that China and Russia have begun to loosen up and reach a new consensus on long-standing differences, injecting new impetus into the high-quality development of bilateral relations.
It can be seen that this joint statement can be said to be full of weight, which greatly condenses the consensus of the two countries to safeguard their national interests, conveys a clear signal to the outside world that "there is no retreat and no attack is unstoppable", and it also indicates that the curtain has been opened on China and Russia to join hands to counter US hegemony.
The unreasonable suppression by the United States will only make China and Russia more united, and the comprehensive strategic coordination between the two countries will surely be unprecedentedly deep.
At the same time, the emergence of this Sino-Russian joint statement is also sending a signal to the world: in the face of the grim situation of continuous Western suppression, China and Russia are no longer soft-hearted, and will defend their sovereignty and dignity with unprecedented determination.
Resources:
Joint Statement of the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation on Deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of Coordination in the New Era on the Occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Two Countries (Full Text)--Huanqiu.com