China and Russia are positioning themselves as the true defenders of the post-war international order, accusing the West (and China and Japan) in an effort to undermine, writes Japanese magazine, explaining the forthcoming visit of the President of China in the Russian capital.
XI Jinping will be in Russia from 8 to 10 may and will take part in the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of victory in world war II. He wants to attend a military parade and lay wreaths at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
the head of China and Russia have long agreed on mutual visits of commemorative events that will be held in 2 countries, stresses the magazine. The Diplomat points to the particular importance of this circumstance, as most Western leaders did not want from participation in the Russian and Chinese celebrations due to existing tensions.
Deputy head of the Chinese foreign Minister Cheng Guoping has noticed in conversation with the media that China and Russia "made a tremendous sacrifice and made great contribution to the victory in the Second world war," quoted the journal.
However, it emphasizes that the visit XI Jinping dictated by something more than a desire to pay tribute to the past, its purpose is " integrated promotion of Chinese-Russian relations ".
review The Diplomat, the leaders will focus on pairs of countries will debate how to tie a Chinese initiative "One belt one road" with the Eurasian economic Union. In addition, informs the journal, pointing to the words of Cheng, the parties will sign the agreement on cooperation, " covering energy, aerospace industry, tax, Finance, investment and other areas ".
Characterizing relations between Moscow and Beijing, The Diplomat writes that China has consistently refused to criticize the Russian Federation for the annexation of Crimea, " instead of accusing European countries and the United States in failing to take into account the complexity of the historical situation and the Russian desire to Ukraine."
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