The Secretary of State mentioned the potential dangers for the US and allies posed by China’s cooperation with Russia.
China, with its power and ideological values, is the biggest global threat in the long run. This was stated by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, Politico wrote.
It was noted that Blinken expressed two conflicting views of what the world might look like in the future: one – China, an authoritarian one -party state, the second – based on the US concept of uniting allies and partner, where democracy, people. rights and international arrangements are common values, based on rule.
“China is the only state that both seeks to change the order of the world and has the growing economic, diplomatic, military and technological power to do so. It has allowed the world to prosper for 75 years,” Blinken said. .
According to him, the US does not want conflict or a new cold war and he is determined to avoid the first and second.
“We will not try to remove China’s role as a great global player, to prevent it or any other country from developing its economy or advancing the interests of its citizens. However, we will protect and strengthen international law, treaty , principles and institutions that maintain peace and security … and create an environment in which all nations, including the United States and China, can live and work together, ”the United States Secretary of State said.
As Blinken stressed, despite all the differences, the US and China “need to deal with each other” for the foreseeable future, and this is “one of the most complex and defining relationships we have in the world. now.”
According to him, China’s cooperation with Russia creates potential risks for the US and allies.
“When the Russian Federation was openly preparing to invade Ukraine, President Xi and President Putin declared” eternal friendship “with their states. And this week, when President Biden was in Japan, China and the Russian Federation took action. of a joint strategic bomber patrol in the region, ” – said Blinken.
The Chinese embassy reacted to his words, saying relations between China and the United States were “at a definite crossroads” and Beijing hoped the parties would settle differences and focus on cooperation. .
Recall, China and Russia on Thursday, May 26, at the UN Security Council vetoed the strengthening of sanctions against North Korea, initiated by the United States for testing Pyongyang’s ballistic missiles.
It was also reported that China urged not to increase tension over the situation in Ukraine.
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Source: korrespondent
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