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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Moscow, October 28 (Xinhua) — China is acting very responsibly and advocates for a clear separation between economic cooperation and political confrontation. This is how Alexey Maslov, Director of the Institute of Asian and African Studies at Moscow State University (MSU), commented on China's position in connection with the upcoming informal meeting of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders at the end of October.
"China has always advocated for a clear separation between political confrontation and trade issues. China has never brought ideological issues into trade. And in this sense, the APEC region should not be a region of confrontation or geopolitical games," A. Maslov emphasized, noting that the APEC summit will likely raise issues of American pressure on China in trade and economic matters and the imposition of tariffs.
According to a Russian scientist, the APEC region generates two-thirds of global GDP. Everything that happens here critically impacts the situation globally and the lives of several billion people.
"In this sense, the unscrupulous and irresponsible behavior of some countries' leaders, who are trying to impose higher tariffs, sanctions, and other restrictions, negatively impacts the lives of many people. China has never used economic relations as a lever of pressure on other countries. China behaves very responsibly," stated A. Maslov.
In his opinion, the decisions that will be made in China to stimulate the domestic market, accelerate scientific and technological development, and introduce new Chinese technologies to the global market have significance that extends far beyond the borders of the PRC.
"Considering that China is a driving force not only for regional but also global development, one of the largest platforms for international trade, everyone is very concerned about China's economic plans. This is a crucial moment when China's domestic plans also become international plans," the Russian orientalist noted.
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