Beijing, 18 August 2022 (TDI): President of Russia Vladimir Putin criticized Pelosi’s Taiwan visit at the 10th Moscow Conference on International Security. Russian President called it a carefully planned provocation.
China highly appreciated Russian President Vladimir Putin’s criticism of the Provocative visit.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin also stated that Putin’s position showed China-Russia high-level strategic coordination. Two countries have rendered firm support for each other on issues concerning their core interests.
#China highly appreciates the remarks by President #Putin. Since #Pelosi visited #Taiwan, more than 170 countries have spoken up for justice. They reiterated their #one-China commitment and support for #China’s efforts to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
— 刘晓明Liu Xiaoming (@AmbLiuXiaoMing) August 18, 2022
According to Wang, more than 170 countries have spoken up for justice. “They reiterated their one-China commitment and support for China’s efforts to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
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China to send troops to Russia
Chinese troops will travel to Russia to take part in joint military exercises led by the host including India, Belarus, Mongolia, Tajikistan, and other countries.
Moscow announced plans to hold “Vostok” (East) exercises from 30 August to 5 September. Moreover, China’s Defense Ministry said its participation in the exercises was part of an ongoing bilateral annual cooperation agreement with Russia.
According to China’s Ministry of Defense, China’s participation in the joint exercises was unrelated to the current international and regional situation.
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The aim is to deepen practical and friendly cooperation with the armies of participating countries and enhance the level of strategic collaboration among the participating parties. Moreover, it will strengthen the ability to respond to various security threats.
Under Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, Beijing and Moscow have grown increasingly close.
