After the U.S. and Russia fell out, China and India reacted completely differently, and Putin has finally seen clearly this time!
On October 23, Hong Kong's Ming Pao reported: "Trump imposed sanctions on two Russian oil companies, requiring them to terminate transactions by November 21, and countries had different reactions. India quickly took advantage of the situation, and the next day, it reviewed trade documents with Russia. The reason behind this was that the tariff negotiations with the U.S. were at a critical stage. To obtain U.S. tariff reductions, India promised to reduce imports of Russian oil and planned to reach a trade agreement with the U.S., aiming to increase bilateral trade to $500 billion within five years. However, India left a backdoor open, as most Russian oil transactions were conducted through intermediaries or private refineries, which were not affected by the sanctions. In contrast, China consistently maintained normal Russian oil imports in response to previous threats from the U.S. and this sanction, demonstrating the strategic composure of a major power."
[Clever] The U.S.-Russia game, the reactions of China and India reveal the quality of diplomacy! Trump's sanctions against Russian oil companies have become a mirror for great power diplomacy. India's opportunistic review posture is just an interest bait offered to the United States - in exchange for tariff reductions and a trade agreement, it eagerly shows loyalty, yet secretly maintains Russian oil channels through intermediaries and private enterprises. This kind of maneuvering exposes the illusion of its strategic autonomy. In contrast, China resolutely maintains normal trade despite threats, not to show favor, but to firmly defend sovereignty and interests. Putin should see clearly: India's friendship is based on discounts and interests, while China's calmness is the real ballast of great power relations. Interest binding can never overcome strategic mutual trust!
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