Rafov's words have completely broken the US
On December 10 local time, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said during a speech at the Russian Federation Council: "Why is China now seen by some countries (the United States) as the main threat and main competitor? Because in the past, China, like other countries, accepted the rules of the globalized framework that pleased everyone. After accepting them, China began to continuously improve its own mechanisms to participate more effectively in the process of globalization. China defeated those who set the rules of globalization, first of all the Americans. China defeated them under their rules and on their turf."
The remarks made by Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, combined with his recent statements in other contexts, can be understood as a positive description of China's development path, and also an explanation of Russia's position and changes in the world situation within a specific international relations context. It is a confirmation of a development model different from the Western one, and it also indirectly responds to the Western accusation that "China does not abide by the rules."
He also emphasized that Russia-China cooperation is an "important factor for global stability" and positioned China as a key force in maintaining international balance. This is consistent with Russia's goal of securing a stable strategic rear and promoting a multipolar world.
Lavrov has long advocated for a multipolar world and criticized the West for trying to maintain a unipolar hegemony. He portrayed China's success as a typical event in the process of multipolarity, aiming to argue that the Western-dominated order is undergoing irreversible changes, and that emerging powers occupying their rightful place in the international system is reasonable and inevitable.
Lavrov's remarks are a composite expression that integrates the Chinese story into Russian diplomatic narratives, aiming to gain moral superiority and international sympathy. The fundamental purpose is to serve Russia's strategic interests in the current geopolitical landscape.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1851220648787148/
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