(Bloomberg, Washington) Bloomberg reported that the senior staff of the Bayeng government in the United States increasingly believed that the Russian and Ukraine War could bring unexpected advantages to the United States against China.They pointed out that the loss brought by international sanctions and war will cause Russia to be in trouble in the next years. In addition to Europe to improve defense capabilities, the United States can take care of Asia and accelerate the long -term strategic transformation of China.
Although the results of the Ukrainian war were unexpected, the efforts of the US government's past turned to Asia also failed due to the dispersal of affairs in the Middle East and other regions. However, US officials interviewed believed that this situation may be different.The CEO of the New American Safety Center said: "The Ukrainian war may not be conducive to the US turn to Asia in the short term, but in the long run, it is beneficial."
A senior US official pointed out that as the war has long been delayed and the weakness of the Russian army is increasingly exposed, the China -Russia partnership, which was originally regarded as China, is now more like an anchor.US Defense Secretary Austin pointed out last month that the war has greatly weakened Russia's military capabilities. "We hope to see that Russia has been weakened that it can no longer do something to invade Ukraine."
The re -ignition of war fire also prompted many European countries to increase defense expenses. It has been unwilling to join the Finland and Sweden, which NATO, which are seeking to join the organization.US defense officials pointed out that if European self -defense capabilities have improved, the United States can put more energy in Asia, which may include mobilizing military and weapons and equipment, as well as economic and political partnerships expanded in the Indo -Pacific region.
Chinese officials are skeptical of the Ukrainian war that helps the United States to turn to Asia.A Chinese diplomat pointed out that if Germany increases national defense expenses and Russia has weakened, Europe may vigorously promote the so -called "strategic autonomy" policy and make Europe parting ways with the United States in China.
Diplomat: China is ready to compete with the United States in Asia
Another Chinese diplomat said that no matter the results, China has been prepared for competition with the United States in Asia.China's defense expenditure is expected to increase by 7.1 % this year.
Some US officials believe that the United States is still likely to pay more attention to Europe and leave Asia.If crisis or terrorist attacks occur in other regions, this may also move the United States.
In addition, even if Russia is suffering from great injuries, it is still an elusive nuclear country.Obama's former assistant Secretary of State Russell, who was in charge of East Asia and Pacific Affairs during his administration, said: "China does not need Russia's strong, just need it to continue to worry about the United States. If you believe that Germany can deal with PutinTrouble. "
In addition, Campbell, a coordinator of Indo -Pacific Affairs in the United States, said on Monday that the United States and Europe regarded the maintenance of the Taiwan Strait and Pingxing as an important interest.
Campbell said at the Washington Think Tank Strategy and International Research Center (CSIS) forum that it was thought that the Russian and Ukraine War would focus all attention to Europe and could not pay too much attention to the situation in the Indo -Pacific region, but the fact is that the Indo -Pacific country isThe degree of participation in European and Ukraine issues exceeded the past.Dialogue between the United States and Europe conveys a message that is about to maintain peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait as an important interest.
