Yen Stoltenberg The secretary-general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) warned China yesterday (April 25) that it must stop supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine. If you still want to have good relations with Western nations.
Stoltenberg announced in Berlin that Beijing’s support is vital to Russia’s war operations. Because it helps the Russian economy to continue operating despite being sanctioned by the West. In particular, China shares various advanced technologies with Moscow, such as semiconductors, etc.
“Last year Russia imported 90% of microelectronics products from China, which are used to make missiles, tanks and airplanes. China is also helping Russia develop its satellite and imaging capabilities,” the NATO secretary-general said.
“China says it wants good relations with the West. But at the same time it is also fueling Europe’s biggest armed conflict of the post-World War II era… They can’t have it both ways.”
Stoltenberg It also warned Western allies not to rely too heavily on China, as they have done with Russia in the past.
“We have made mistakes in the past. With a heavy reliance on Russian oil and gas energy, We must not repeat China’s mistakes. Their dependence on capital, raw materials, and technology. The more we depend on it, the more fragile we become.”
Trade between China and Russia is set to hit a record 240.1 billion USD in 2023, up 26.3% from the previous year. According to information from the Chinese Customs Office
China’s exports to Russia increased 46.9% last year and imports from Russia increased 13% during the same period.
Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to visit China in May for talks with President Xi Jinping, in what will be his first foreign visit since the start of his new term in office.
Source: Reuters
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