Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: Official website of the State –
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"Firstly, we've always been developing relations with China: both before and after the sanctions, we've done so progressively, and we've always noted that we desperately need to strengthen our economic ties," noted Maria Zakharova, Director of the Department of Information and Press, during a meeting with students at the State University of Management on February 3. "This was a goal that the Russian and Chinese leadership consistently set, stating that while everything was developing well politically, our economy was lacking. Therefore, the goals and objectives that were set long ago have now been achieved and are being fulfilled. This isn't just a matter of opportunism; it's a long-term policy."
The official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also noted a second point, which follows from the first:
"And who did we compare the level of Russia-China economic and financial relations to? With Sino-Western relations? China is developing relations with the West, and has done so historically: in the 1970s, when the Cold War and the clash of systems were still going on, and in the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, and is still developing them. It's also subject to Western pressure: tariff wars, unilateral coercive measures, and everything in between, yet it's still developing. Your investors aren't suffering from China's developing relations with the West, so there's nothing to fear."
In conclusion, the diplomat called our relations with China a valuable part of the long-term perspective, which is beneficial for both our side and theirs, assuring that she sees no cause for concern.
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