Russia will support China in case of escalation of the situation around Taiwan
Russia is ready to support China In the event of an escalation of the situation around Taiwan. This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov.
What Moscow said
According to Lavrov, Russia adheres to the «one China» principle and considers Taiwan to be Beijing's internal affair. He also stressed that Moscow opposes any external interference in the situation in the Taiwan Strait.
Context.
The statement comes amid rising tensions between China and the United States and its allies in the Asia-Pacific region. In recent years, Beijing has stepped up military exercises near Taiwan, and the West has increased its support for Taipei.
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