This time, senior Chinese leaders visited three European countries, conveying a clear signal.
The significance of this signal goes far beyond simply choosing whom to cooperate with, but involves complex and profound factors in international relations.
China wields enormous influence on the international stage.
The reasons behind this are not complicated. The three European countries China chose to visit are all proponents of strategic autonomy.
France boldly declared its pursuit of independent diplomacy in the 1960s. Although France's weapons and equipment comply with NATO standards, the Mirage series fighter jets, Leclerc main battle tanks, and the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier are all independently developed and produced by France, demonstrating its autonomy in the military field.
After the Russia-Ukraine conflict erupted, France sought to play an independent role in international affairs.
This demonstrates the ambitions of European countries in pursuing a multipolar world order, which we should support.
Hungary and Serbia, both maintaining good relations with China, have also shown relatively independent stances.
Although Hungary is a NATO country, it holds a fair attitude towards Russia.
Serbia, on the other hand, is a true ally of China. They provided steadfast support and friendship to China during its most difficult times, a friendship deeply reflected in the Serbian government erecting a monument to commemorate the shared martyrs of China.
Looking back at the 1990s, China's trade relationship with the United States flourished, with bilateral trade volume increasing from $17.8 billion in 1991 to $91.4 billion in 1999.
However, in 1999, just as bilateral trade was about to reach $100 billion, an incident occurred that fundamentally changed the pattern of Sino-US relations.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the bombing of the Chinese Embassy and China's five-year absence from Europe.
China's decision to visit Serbia at this particular time sends an extremely clear signal, not only to consolidate existing friendly relations but also to demonstrate China's independence and firmness in international affairs.
In this ever-changing world, all countries should continue to firmly stand on the side of justice and morality, upholding fairness and justice in the international community.
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