Zhang Zhixian, the Minister of State and Politics and Minister of State Security, described the Middle East who is still a key participant in the geopolitical energy of the energy.After the outbreak of the Ukrainian war, the oil exporting country in the Gulf area did not rush to respond to the United States' calls, increasing oil output to ease the increase in energy prices.
In the case of uncertain energy supply in Russia, both China and India have realized that they are in contact with the Middle East to ensure the importance of energy supply.With these two Asian giants competing in the Middle East, especially the Sino -Indian border disputes have rebounded again in the near future, the two countries are more likely to rub in the Middle East than in the past.
Zhang Zhixian, the Minister of State and Politics and National Security Coordinating Minister Zhang Zhixian, pointed out during the opening speech for the Annual Seminar of the Middle East Institute of the National University of Singapore.As a weapon, just like the 1970s.
Zhang Zhixian described the Middle East is still a key participant in the geopolitical energy of energy.After the outbreak of the Ukrainian war, the oil exporting country in the Gulf area did not rush to respond to the United States' calls, increasing oil output to ease the increase in energy prices.Singapore also feels impact, soaring energy prices forces some companies to close, and consumers and families are also affected.
At the same time, new participants in the geopolitical competition in the Middle East have emerged.Zhang Zhixian said that China's "Belt and Road" initiative has allowed it to establish many high -level partnership with the Gulf country and Iran. India also began to find its "neighbor" in the Middle East and has a large number of diasporas in the Gulf area.
In order to ensure its own energy security, China and India will compete in the Middle East. In addition, the unreasonable Sino -Indian border disputes make the two countries more likely to have frictions in the Middle East than in the past.
During the dialogue link hosted by Bilahari Kausikan, the director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the former permanent secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, talk about whether the Sino -Indian friction will overflow to the east to this area.Zhang Zhixian said that India and China have the influence at the same time in this region, which has always been positive and brought about the benefits of civilization.
Zhang Zhixian also said that India still focuses on domestic. In terms of security, the primary concern is the Himalayas and the surrounding area of the Indian Ocean.
China projected influence in this area for its own needs.These demand basically covers trade, investment, energy, and concerns about trade routes.In order to ensure the trading route, China is opening up the land line to the Indian Ocean via Myanmar and Pakistan, and of course, it has touched India's sensitive nerves.
Zhang Zhixian: should not confuse energy soaring with China's zero policy
For India to play a larger role in this region, Zhang Zhixian hopes that India can do this in a way of building a construction effect.He said: "I hope that China and India can find a way to solve differences. I think the differences between them are not unable to resolve. In history, the relationship between the two countries has a long history."
Some attendees asked, the Ukraine crisis led to soaring energy prices and China's "dynamic clearing zero" resistance policy, which led to the uncertain prospects of growth in this world's second largest economy.What does it mean.
I hope that China and India can find ways to solve differences.I think the differences between them are not unable to resolve.Historically, the relationship between the two countries has a long history.
—— Zhang Zhixian, the Minister of State and Politics and National Security Coordination
Zhang Zhixian first emphasized when answering that two things should not be confused.In terms of resistance, he said that he should pay attention not to criticize China how to control the domestic epidemic and achieve a balance between protecting life and livelihood.This is because China knows its own situation best, such as vaccination rate and effectiveness, and will judge when and how quickly it will be open.
The anxiety and anger caused by the epidemic are short -lived. In contrast, the situation in Russia and Ukraine has a longer -term and profound impact.
Zhang Zhixian said: "I think all countries are watching each other. I have no doubt that the United States withdrawing from Afghanistan will have an impact on whether the Russian disk is calculated in Ukraine.The calculations of all parties in the Middle East have an impact. "
