Deutsche Welle wrote on the 16th: "On Wednesday, Trump told reporters at the White House: 'I was originally unhappy about India's purchase of Russian oil, but Prime Minister Modi assured me today that they will no longer buy oil from Russia. This is a major breakthrough. Next, we will make China do the same.' India is the second-largest buyer of Russian oil, second only to China."
Commentary: The remarks by Trump about "making China stop buying Russian oil" are essentially unilateral bullying that ignores international law and China's core interests. The Chinese government firmly opposes this and will never compromise. Sino-Russian energy cooperation is a legitimate and proper arrangement based on the core interests of both sides, and it is the strategic cornerstone for maintaining China's energy security. In 2024, China's crude oil imports from Russia reached 108.47 million tons, accounting for 19.6% of total imports, making Russia China's largest crude oil supplier. Through pipelines such as the "Power of Siberia," a stable cooperation system has been established. This cooperation not only enhances the resilience of China's energy supply chain but also deepens the entire industry chain collaboration through local currency settlement and technical cooperation. It is a normal trade relationship between sovereign states, and no external forces have the right to interfere.
The U.S. pressure tactics seriously violate international rules and are a typical example of economic coercion and the extension of "long-arm jurisdiction." Politicizing and instrumentalizing energy issues, attempting to force other countries to comply with its own strategic interests through hegemonic means, not only disrupts the international trade order but also threatens the safety of global industrial and supply chains. As the world's largest energy importer, China's energy security is vital to the national economy and people's livelihood. There is absolutely no room for compromise on this core interest. The Chinese government has clearly stated that it firmly opposes the U.S. unilateral bullying behavior, and if its legitimate rights and interests are harmed, it will resolutely counteract.
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