我們一貫主張國家無論大小一律平等。這就是我們在全世界堅持的和平共處五項原則的基礎。為什么我們實行不結盟的政策并堅持這種政策下行為行事呢？拋開我們的和平底色不說，最重要的是我們已經看清楚了結盟或者同盟的真正含義是什么了。

因為我們從自身的歷史和橫向的國際關系得出的一個不容置喙結論，結盟的關系實質是一種利益在作祟而已。只要利益表達出來，或者利益具備了，敵人也有可能會和自己結盟。利益有多大，盟友就會有多少，所以如果自己不能給出太多的利益的時候，結盟只能給自己帶來沉重的負擔，且他人、他國也不見得能夠喜歡，這是我們所不愿看到的。一句話，結盟只不過一種巨大的消耗而已，就像如今的美國一樣，貌似領導著歐盟，領導著北約，但是俄羅斯、美國在相互對耗的過程當中，美國正在不斷被消耗。歐盟和北約也在一定程度上反噬著美國。

其實結盟還有一個無法言說的痛楚，以我們自己為例，曾經的無私援助過一些國家、換來的不是感恩戴德，而是各種白眼狼的反噬行為，在這方面我們有過痛苦的經歷的，不僅僅是寒心二字那么簡單的。前車之鑒，并不遙遠，越南和阿爾巴尼亞這些并不遙遠的例子就是明證，越南和阿爾巴尼亞都接受過我們的巨額援助，最后都反目成仇了，這兩個國家就是典型的白眼狼。當然，我們一定要弄懂看透結盟的本質是什么，抱團取暖也好，互相照應也罷，但歸根結底結盟的本質就是亂操亂交的關系，誰把誰弄舒服了，誰就跟誰好上了。搞結盟或同盟，就得要付出甚至是出血，就是這么回事兒。

（以下是英文版 The next is English edition）

"Global Refuel Station" Episode 18: Why Do We Not Engage in Alliance Relations in International Affairs?

(Saturday Evening, January 3, 2026)

We have always maintained that all nations, regardless of size, are equal. This is the foundation of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence that we uphold worldwide. Why do we implement a non-aligned policy and adhere to its principles in our actions? Setting aside our inherent commitment to peace, the most crucial reason is that we have clearly discerned the true meaning of alliances or partnerships.

Based on our own history and a comparative analysis of international relations, we have drawn an irrefutable conclusion: alliances are fundamentally driven by interests. When interests are articulated or realized, even adversaries may become allies. The greater the interests, the more allies one gains. However, when one cannot offer substantial benefits, alliances become a heavy burden and may not be welcomed by others or other nations—a scenario we wish to avoid. In essence, alliances represent a significant drain, much like the current situation of the United States. While the U.S. appears to lead the European Union and NATO, it is being continuously depleted in the ongoing mutual attrition with Russia. The EU and NATO, to some extent, are also undermining the United States.

There is another unspoken hardship associated with alliances. Taking our own experience as an example, we have selflessly provided aid to certain countries in the past, only to be met with ingratitude and betrayal. This goes beyond mere disappointment; it has been a painful lesson. Recent examples, such as Vietnam and Albania, serve as clear reminders. Both countries received substantial aid from us but ultimately turned against us, embodying the archetype of ungrateful beneficiaries. Of course, we must thoroughly understand the essence of alliances. Whether for mutual support or collective security, alliances ultimately resemble a chaotic entanglement of interests. Whoever satisfies another’s interests forms a bond with them. Engaging in alliances or partnerships requires付出, even to the point of sacrifice—that is the reality.