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Preface:
If you want to say that the country with the highest security factor on the planet, Mongolia is undoubtedly the only answer, bordering China in the south and Russia in the north, surrounded by two great powers in the middle, and no country will have any threat to its territory.
United States has worked tirelessly to win over Mongolia in the past two years, but after the recent SCO meeting, the Mongolia Prime Minister's speech at the meeting has brought Sino-Russian-Mongolian relations one step closer.
Now United States is in embarrassment, and originally wanted to insert a needle between China and Russia, but Mongolia resolutely stood on the side of China and Russia, so why did Mongolia suddenly change the direction of the wind? And why do you attach so much importance to cooperation with China?
The New Pattern of China-Mongolia Relations: From "Balancer" to "Bridge"
The desert is lonely, and the sun sets over the long river. Mongolia, an ancient and mysterious land, is now at a geopolitical crossroads. Sandwiched between two great powers, China and Russia, it has been cautious and trying to find space to survive on both sides.
However, the world pattern is changing, and the role of the former "balancer" naturally has to change its identity in the context of the new era.
Mongolia Prime Minister Oyun Erden's recent speech at the SCO not only set a new tone for Sino-Mongolian relations, but also indicated that Mongolia is moving towards a new position as a "bridge".
Mongolia's foreign policy has always been balanced. Between the two major powers, China and Russia, it carefully maneuvered and avoided over-tilting toward either side in order to maintain its own security and independence.
However, this balancing strategy of walking on thin ice has also made Mongolia always play a relatively passive role in the international arena, and it is difficult to truly achieve its own development and growth.
Just recently, the prime ministers of China, Russia and Mongolia met on the sidelines of the 23rd meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the SCO member states.
The meeting was not unusual, but the three sentences of Mongolia's Prime Minister Oyun Erden at the meeting conveyed an unusual signal. Both Russia and Mongolia are willing to cooperate with China.
Under the current international situation, Mongolia is no longer satisfied with only maintaining the balance between the West and China and Russia, but chooses to actively move closer to China and Russia and strengthen cooperation with the two countries.
This means that the previous US courtship is completely nullified, and Mongolia will reach unprecedented cooperation with China in the future, which has always been what the US side wants to see, but it has been realized on the mainland.
As we all know, the important cooperation initiatives put forward by China and Russia are also an important impetus for the economic development of neighboring countries, and Mongolia actively promotes the docking of the two, which means that it hopes to deeply integrate into the regional cooperation framework led by China and Russia and benefit from it.
We need to speed up the construction of the China-Mongolia-Russia Economic Corridor and strengthen cooperation in the fields of transportation, energy, and people-to-people relations.
If the first two sentences are only directional statements, the third sentence directly points out the key areas of future cooperation in Mongolia.
The construction of the China-Mongolia-Russia Economic Corridor will open up the economic arteries between the three countries, promote trade and personnel flows, and bring unprecedented development opportunities to Mongolia.
Changing attitudes in Mongolia
In recent years, the United States has pursued unilateralism and bullying around the world, trying to win over allies, suppress opponents, and build a self-centered international order.
For Mongolia, United States naturally did not let go. United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a high-profile visit to Mongolia, promised all kinds of assistance, and tried to promote direct shipping between the United States and Mongolia, with the goal of self-evident: to build Mongolia into a "bridgehead" to contain China and Russia.
However, Mongolia is not without its own judgment. While United States's "pie" is tempting, Mongolia country is more aware that United States is not genuinely helping Mongolia country develop, but only sees it as a pawn in a geopolitical game.
If Mongolia is involved in a confrontation between major powers, it may face great risks and even become a victim.
In sharp contrast, China and Russia have always adhered to the principle of goodwill with neighbors and win-win cooperation, and sincerely helped Mongolia develop its economy and improve people's livelihood.
In recent years, China and Russia have carried out extensive cooperation with Mongolia in the fields of economy and trade, energy and infrastructure construction, and have achieved fruitful results, injecting strong impetus into Mongolia's economic and social development.
"The road knows the horsepower, and the people will see the hearts of the people over time". Mongolia's final choice to side with China and Russia is based on a clear understanding of its own interests and a positive response to the sincere cooperation between China and Russia.
From a "balancer" to a "bridge", Mongolia's foreign policy has completed an important transformation, which is not only in Mongolia's own interests, but will also inject new impetus into regional peace and development.
The strategic significance of China-Russia-Mongolia cooperation
Mongolia Prime Minister Oyun Erden's speech at the SCO meeting not only pointed out the direction for China-Mongolia relations, but also raised the cooperation between China, Russia and Mongolia to a new level.
The construction of the China-Mongolia-Russia Economic Corridor will be the main driving force for trilateral cooperation. This economic corridor through the Eurasian continent will open up the economic arteries between China, Mongolia and Russia, promote trade, investment cooperation and personnel flow between the three countries, and form a new pattern of regional economic integration.
More importantly, the construction of the China-Mongolia-Russia Economic Corridor will promote the development of infrastructure construction, energy development, logistics and transportation, tourism and other industries along the route, create a large number of employment opportunities for the three countries, and improve people's living standards.
Moreover, the cooperation between China, Russia and Mongolia will provide a replicable and scalable cooperation model for Central Asian countries. The United States has long tried to win over Central Asian countries, trying to isolate Russia and contain China at the same time, but the effect is not obvious.
The successful cooperation between China, Russia and Mongolia will provide new options for Central Asian countries, proving that only by cooperating with China and Russia can they truly achieve their own development and break the strategic attempts of United States.
Mongolia's choice may prompt other East Asian countries to rethink their attitude toward United States strategy, triggering changes in the regional political landscape.
More far-reachingly, the successful cooperation between China, Russia and Mongolia may inspire countries in other regions to form similar cooperation mechanisms to achieve mutual benefit and win-win results, jointly address global challenges, and contribute to building a community with a shared future for mankind.
epilogue
Mongolia Prime Minister Oyun Erden's brief speech at the SCO may sound simple, but there is actually a lot of historical background and strategic thinking behind it.
This shows that Mongolia's foreign policy has undergone important changes and points out the direction for the future development of China-Mongolia relations. The deepening of Sino-Mongolian relations conforms to the fundamental interests of the two countries and the two peoples, as well as the trend of the times.
Although there will inevitably be various challenges on the way forward, as long as the two sides strengthen their confidence and work hand in hand, they will be able to overcome difficulties and create a better future for China-Mongolia relations.
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Information sources:
Xinmin Evening News 2023-08-04 The prime minister of Mongolia visited the United States and talked with United States about "direct shipping" and "rare earths", as well as China
China News Network 2024-10-16 Premier Li Qiang attended the meeting between the prime ministers of China, Russia and Mongolia
Observer.com 2024-01-24 Prime Minister of Mongolia: I hope to hold a summit with China and Russia to accelerate the construction of the economic corridor