Does Russia rely on China? Putin's response to China | Russia | Putin
According to the website of the Russian President, on the 16th local time, Russian President Putin mentioned at the plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum that there are claims that "Russia cannot do without China." However, the growth rate of trade between Eurozone countries and China is faster than that between Russia and China. It is said that countries that "Russia relies on China" have long been "dependent on China" and enjoy it.
Putin stated that the world is undergoing a profound transformation, and even before the Ukraine crisis, Russia began to shift towards markets in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Upon investigation, Putin believes that the trend of the world economy is constantly changing, leaders are changing, and new leaders are emerging.
Putin mentioned that the growth rate of trade between Eurozone countries and China is faster than that between Russia and China. He said, "I heard a statement that 'Russia cannot do without China', haven't you? You have actually started to 'rely on'... it seems like you are still enjoying it."
Putin pointed out that Russia has good relations with China, India, and other countries. Other countries are also developing at a rapid pace. The Indonesian market is huge and developing rapidly; Latin America is currently developing and will also develop in the future; Africa also has enormous development opportunities.
He believes that those who attempt to impose restrictions will suffer greater pain due to their actions. In the modern world, it is difficult and sometimes almost impossible to force other countries to follow the interests of a certain country. People who do this should understand that it is not only detrimental to the world economy, but also unacceptable for millions of people.