Preliminary
Russian President Vladimir Putinnext week willVisit to China, the itinerary attracted international attention.
The main activities of this visit to China include participating in the conference from August 31 to September 1SCO Summit in Tianjin, and the meeting held in Beijing on September 380th Anniversary of Victory。
After the announcement of Putin's visit, the firstCountries that want to "spoil the situation" have emerged.
Putin arrived early.
According to Russian President's press secretary Peskov revealed that the schedule of Putin's visit to China was "unusually compact".
He not only spent the period from August 31 to September 1,Participation in the SCO Summit in TianjinIt will also hold bilateral talks with leaders of many countries, including China.
More importantly, he will personally attend the Victory Day parade in Beijing on September 3.
The accompanying delegation can be called "All-Star Lineup ",Foreign Minister Lavrov, Minister of Defense Belousov, Minister of Economic Development, Minister of Energy, and Minister of Digital Development were all present.
At present, Russia is mired in the quagmire of Western sanctions, the war in Ukraine is stalemate, the economy is under pressure, and diplomatic isolation.
Against this background, China has become RussiaThe most stable and reliable partner.
The data will not lie. In the first seven months of 2025, China-Russia trade volume reached US$125.7 billion, a year-on-year increase of 18.3%.
Energy cooperation is also continuing to deepen, and the daily gas transmission volume of the eastline natural gas pipeline has reached 28 million cubic meters, up by 30 percent.
In addition, the percentage of settlements in the currency reached 76.4%.The dollar is being completely "kicked out" of the Sino-Russian trading system.
During this trip, Putin is expected to sign a new round of major energy orders, especially the much-watched "Power of Siberia-2" pipeline project, and is expected to finalize the final route plan.
This is not only about energy security, but also about breaking Western financial hegemony,A key step in building a new "de-dollarization" order。
On September 3, the parade commemorates the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese people's war of resistance against Japan and the world war against fascism.
For Russia, this is not only a historical resonance, but also a political statement.
As a victorious country in World War II, Russia is well aware of the importance of historical memory.
Putin's presence at the scene is tantamount to declaring to the world that Russia and China are highly consistent in terms of history, security, and international order. This is not only support for China, but alsoOpen response to the forces of "historic manipulation and beautifying aggression"。
Japan persuades other countries to retreat, but it is actually guilty and timid
At this moment, the first country that wanted to spoil the situation appeared, and it was Japan.
During Putin’s visit to China,The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has quietly played a "spoiler card"He issued special instructions to foreign embassies to persuade governments not to send senior officials to the parade in Beijing.
The reason is high-sounding. "China's excessive focus on history has an anti-Japanese tendency, which is not conducive to regional reconciliation."
But the reality is: Japan itself visits the Yasukuni Shrine every year to enshrine Class-A war criminals of World War II.But accuse China of "not forgetting history"?
This is tantamount to "a thief shouting to catch a thief". What Japan is really afraid of is that China will do two things through military parades.
The first thing is to restore the historical truth and debunk its illusion of "peaceful country".
The Nanjing massacre, the forced recruitment of the "comfort women", the bacterial war of the 731 forces, the forcible harassment of Chinese laborers ... these iron-generic historical facts,Japanese politics has so far avoided, degraded, and even denied it.
Every time China commemorates the war, it is a reiteration of this dark history.
Japan doesn't want the world to remember its crimes, let alone wake up its Asian neighbors. It hopes that history will be "turned over" so that it can go into battle lightly and restart its militaristic ambitions.
The second is to demonstrate military strength and curb its expansion attempts, and in recent years, Japan’s military actions have been frequent.
The defense budget has been growing for many years in a row, reaching 8.74 trillion yen by 2025, accounting for 1% of GDP, a post-World War II high, and plans to introduce 147 F-35 fighter jets by 2026.Accelerate the development of sixth-generation fighter jets.
In addition, the 12th-type anti-ship missiles are also deployed in the southwestern islands, covering the eastern coast of China, and plans to introduce "war-ax cruise missiles" that can carry nuclear warheads, openly violating the "no-nuclear three principle".
These actions have long gone beyond the scope of “determined defense.”In fact, it is naked military expansion。
The Dongfeng series missiles, J-20 fighters and aircraft carrier battle groups displayed in China's military parade are a powerful shock to this ambition.
Japan’s “political calculation”
In fact, Japan's domestic situation is really not good, with stagnant economic growth, endless social problems, serious aging problems, and increasing pressure on people's lives.
And after the death of Abe, the shore-to-shore government, the support rate has also been declining.The common people are really unsure。
What should I do at this time? Of course, it is to divert attention and create an "external enemy".The best choice is naturally the "China threat theory"。
Therefore, the latest edition of the "Defense White Paper" said that China is an unprecedented strategic challenge, and the Taiwan Province issue has also been written in a very high profile, with a clear purpose, provoking tension and expanding troops.
Japan is not satisfied with being a "marginal player." In recent years, it has simply acted as a "pawn" of the United States, actively participated in the United States '"Indo-Pacific Strategy" and wooed countries such as Australia, India, and South Korea.Trying to form a “anti-Chinese circle”。
But the reality doesn't help at all, on the South side, people at the deputy prime minister level directly ran to participate in China's parade, giving Japan a sharp handshake.
Now, 52 countries have confirmed to send delegations to attend, of which 15 are heads of state or government, and even some European countries have chosen to remain silent.
What is the result of not responding to Japan's so-called "boycott"?Japan's "diplomatic siege" has failed entirely, but itself has been beaten to the gray face, exposing Japan's shrinking international influence and the collapse of the moral height.
Let's talk about history again. In 2015, Japan also tried to persuade Western countries not to attend the commemoration of China's victory in the Anti-Japanese War. At that time, although the United States did not send a high-level presence, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev came and gave Japan a resounding slap in the face.
In 2025, Putin will be present.It's really a "big scene", this is not only a support for China, but also a major counterattack against Japan's "historical nihilism."
Russia's strategic vision goes beyond economic cooperation. The two sides have in-depth cooperation in areas such as Arctic shipping lanes, military technology, and digital economy. The two sides are working together to counter Western sanctions.
Putin's arrival is another upgrade of this strategy.It shows that Russia's "two-line strategy" in the game between the East and the West is becoming more and more mature.
conclusion
This military parade is far more than just a ceremony. It is a echo of history, a declaration of justice, and a wake-up call for peace.
Japan's attempt to "erase history" through diplomatic means,In fact, it is to avoid responsibility and cover up ambition。
Putin's visit sent a clear signal to the world that any attempt to deny history and undermine peace will be resolutely opposed.
History will not be silent, and justice will eventually come!
references
Sputnik news agency & radio's report on President Putin's visit to China in 2025.
Reuters reports on the analysis of recent changes in the U.S. government’s stance on the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
Japan's Kyodo News Agency on the views of some diplomats on Beijing's "September 3rd military parade".