Russian FM Lavrov criticizes global reliance on US dollar, warns China to be US’s next target

Russia’s Foreign Minister on Wednesday criticized the reliance of the global economy on the US dollar. Speaking during a visit to Ethiopia, Sergey Lavrov said the reliance on the American currency in supporting the world economy was “not so very promising“ and claimed countries were shifting to using alternative currencies “more and more“. Lavrov also cued China when addressing reporters and African diplomats that “China is the next target, it is a really interesting example of how the Americans can see that fair competition in practice.“ He also stressed that the globe was living through an “important historical period“ and people would have to choose what type of world they wanted to live in. During his visit to the Ethiopian capital Lavrov held meetings with the country’s President, Sahle-Work Zewde, and Foreign Minister, Demeke Mekonnen. Editor：Zhu Yan __________________ Powered by Shanghai Media Group, ShanghaiEye f