China News Agency, Moscow, November 30 (Tian Bing and Zhang Meng) Russian President Putin said on the 30th that the various sanctions and restrictions imposed by the West against China are completely unfounded and run counter to the norms of international law.

In its relations with China, Russia will not be guided by the interests of third countries.

He also said that he plans to attend the opening ceremony of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

　　According to media reports by TASS, RIA Novosti and other media, in response to the so-called "China Threat Theory" hyped by Western countries, Putin said at the "Russia Is Calling" Annual International Investment Forum held online by the Russian Foreign Trade Bank that day that the West was targeting China. Actions are sometimes difficult to understand.

"They have used China to frighten me since 2000. Since then, these people who frightened me have become scared and began to change their China policy." He said that the various sanctions and restrictions imposed by the West against China are completely There is no basis, and it violates the norms of international law.

　　Putin pointed out that the tripartite security alliance (AUKUS) formed by the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia is an example of Western actions against China.

He said that this move "will not improve the situation in the region, on the contrary, it will only increase tensions."

　　Putin said that Russia supports China's work under the framework of creating a global trade infrastructure, "We support the efforts of Chinese friends under the framework of the'Belt and Road'."

He pointed out that Russia and China have a lot of cooperation under this framework, including the work of both parties in third countries.

These tasks are already in progress and may be expanded.

"Why? Because we hold almost the same positions and principles."

　　Putin said that in its relations with China, Russia will not be guided by the interests of third countries.

Regardless of the past or the future, Russia is guided only by the interests of the Russian people and the country.

He said that Russia respects the interests of its international partners and cherishes that the other side treats itself with the same attitude. "China treats us in the same way." Putin also said that Russia is not worried about the growth of China's military power.

China has the right to formulate its own national defense policy in accordance with its national conditions to ensure the security of the people and the country.

　　Putin pointed out that Russia is satisfied with the level of development of Russia-China relations and plans to further develop it.

He believes that the relations between Russia and China "can be more far-reaching and rich in content, and have a more positive impact on the Chinese and Russian people."

　　In addition, Putin also told participants that he plans to attend the opening ceremony of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

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