Putin’s Remarks ⁤on Sino-Russian Relations Spark Debate Among Chinese Netizens

During a meeting with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, Russian President Vladimir Putin​ stated that Sino-Russian relations have reached an unprecedented ‍level, sparking a mix of emotions among Chinese netizens.

The meeting, held in Vladivostok, ‍a city that symbolizes the imperialist invasion of modern China, has ⁣caused a stir among Chinese internet‍ users. While‌ some scholars ​believe that the emotions of Chinese ‍netizens are understandable, they​ also emphasize that China and Russia have made ‌a ‍decision to prioritize reason​ over emotion on the issue of territorial demarcation.

Vladivostok: A City with a Complex History

Vladivostok, located near the crossroads of Russia, China, and North Korea, originally belonged to China during the Qing Dynasty. In 1860, the Qing⁤ Dynasty ⁤signed the​ “Sino-Russian Treaty of Peking” with the‍ Russian Empire, ceding the city to Russia.‌ The name of the place was changed from “Hǎishēnwǎi” to⁢ “Vladivostok,” which means “Ruling the East” in Russian.

Chinese‌ Netizens React to Putin’s Remarks

Following the ‍meeting ‍between Putin and Han⁢ Zheng, many Chinese netizens took ​to social media​ to express their opinions on the matter. Some posted diagrams of the territory ceded to ​Russia by the Qing Dynasty, while others directly stated​ that “Vladivostok belongs to China.” Some netizens also wondered why Chinese state‌ media used the name Vladivostok in their reports.

A Complex Issue with Deep-Rooted Emotions

Zhang Xin, deputy director ‌of the Center for Russian‌ Studies at ‌East China Normal University, pointed ⁢out that the people of China and Russia have grievances ​over the border issue between the two countries.⁤ While the official positions of both countries ⁣on the⁤ territorial issue are consistent, emotional⁤ factors will ​always exist and may change​ with changes in the geopolitical situation.

Zhang Xin emphasized that the two countries should not be disturbed by history in the present and that reason ⁣should prevail over emotion. However, he also acknowledged that this emotional factor will always⁣ exist in China-Russia relations and⁤ may take on new political connotations.

A Delicate Balance Between⁣ Reason and Emotion

The issue of territorial disputes⁢ between China and Russia is a complex one, with deep-rooted emotions on both sides. While the official positions of both countries prioritize reason over emotion, it is clear that emotional ⁣factors will continue to play a role in shaping ‍the relationship between the two nations.