The head of the Slavic country’s diplomacy stated in an interview with the TASS news agency that, in the event of a possible escalation of the situation in the Taiwan Strait, the order of action in such situations is outlined in the basic agreement between Russia and China on good neighborliness, friendship, and cooperation of July 16, 2001.

One of the basic principles stipulated in this document is mutual support in defending public unity and territorial integrity, the high-ranking diplomat indicated.

Previously, in an article for a Russian newspaper, the Foreign Minister had emphasized that the West is intentionally aggravating the situation in the Taiwan Strait.

Lavrov also emphasized that Russia opposes Taiwanese independence in any form; it is an inalienable part of China.

“Russia’s principled position on the Taiwan question is well-known, unchanging, and has been repeatedly affirmed at the highest level.

The Russian side recognizes Taiwan as an inalienable part of China and opposes the island’s independence in any form,” he stressed.

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