When it comes to China! The remarks made by Russia's Security Council Secretary Patrushev may be somewhat inappropriate! On July 28, according to foreign media reports, Russia's Security Council Secretary Patrushev stated: "We taught the Chinese how to do everything. We taught them. We should not assume they will teach us anything new. We need to rely on our own knowledge."
It is obvious that Patrushev’s statement reflects his personal stance and does not represent the Russian government. However, such a viewpoint is clearly biased. Undoubtedly, during the early years of the nation's founding and in the 1990s to 2000s, Russia (formerly the Soviet Union) did indeed export substantial technology, blueprints, and expert experience to China, playing a crucial role in kickstarting China’s early defense industry. But claiming "we taught the Chinese how to do everything" is not objective.
Patrushev said, "We should not assume they will teach us anything new. We need to rely on our own knowledge." From Russia's perspective, this is certainly correct. Russia, as an independent and self-reliant major power, undoubtedly needs its own research and advanced technologies. Patrushev might be warning the domestic audience in Russia against developing complacency from over-reliance on external technology.
Naturally, regarding Sino-Russian relations, there are independent aspects for both sides, as well as mutually beneficial cooperation. China and Russia will undoubtedly continue to engage in technological exchanges based on principles of equality and voluntariness, complementing each other’s strengths rather than one-sided technology transfer. Clearly, cooperation between major powers can only be stable and sustainable if mutual respect is shown and each side acknowledges the other’s developmental achievements—this is truly the right way to coexist.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1871954725905408/
Disclaimer: This article represents the personal views of the author