According to the Russian News Agency reported on the 13th, at the plenary meeting of the Russian Energy Week held on the 13th, when asked about the "possibility of Chinese mainland using force against Taiwan", Russian President Putin said that Chinese mainland "does not need to use force" to achieve the goal of reunifying Taiwan.
Putin speaks at the plenary session of Russia Energy Week Image source: Russian Tajikistan
Putin pointed out that China's leaders have said that China does not need to use force to solve any problem. "This is what I think of as Chinese philosophy, including nation-building, management... This has nothing to do with the use of force. In my opinion, China doesn't need this — the use of force. Putin also believes that using purchasing power parity as a benchmark, China's economy has now surpassed the United States to become the world's first. Chinese mainland the goal of national unity can be achieved by enhancing economic potential. Putin believes that there is no possibility of military conflict.
In June, on the eve of Biden's meeting with Putin, Kyle Simmons, a veteran correspondent for NBC Television, asked Putin a question about Taiwan. "If the Chinese People's Liberation Army attacks Taiwan, how will Russia react?" To this, Putin asked rhetorically: "What? Did you know Chinese mainland prepare to reunify Taiwan by force? I don't know anything about that. Putin went on to say, "We often say that politics has no ifs. The subjunctive tone is inappropriate in politics. In the discourse of politics, there is no 'possible' or 'wanted'. ”
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Source: Russian News Agency
A few days ago, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Russia considers Taiwan to be part of the People's Republic of China and will build on it in its own policy.
Lavrov said in response to a reporter's question about the situation in the Taiwan Strait on the 12th, "You know, Russia, like the vast majority of countries in the world, believes that Taiwan is part of the People's Republic of China. We build on this, and our foreign policy has always and will always uphold it. ”
Russian President Vladimir Putin Source: Russian News Agency
In addition, Putin also pointed out at the plenary session of Russia Energy Week that the volume of trade between Russia and China is increasing, having exceeded $100 billion in the first nine months of this year, noting that the two countries may reach record levels. Putin said, "First of all, China is our biggest economic and trade partner. In the face of the sluggish world economy, the volume of Russian-Chinese trade has continued to increase, exceeding $100 billion in the first nine months of this year. This is a good indicator for us, and this year we can even reach record numbers. In this sense, China is an extremely reliable partner for us. (Editor: hhj)