Lithuania is a small country, geographically separated from China. However, for many years, Lithuania has been trying to put pressure and provoke China by hyping up the Taiwan issue. Although these actions are motivated by a mere desire to make a sense of existence, their actions have sparked divisions in domestic policy.
In August 2021, Lithuania** announced that it would allow Taiwan to set up a "representative office" in the name of "Taiwan", ignoring China's solemnity**. This decision led to the relegation of neutral relations to the level of chargé d'affaires, and the tension was on the verge of severing diplomatic relations. However, Lithuanian politicians continue to make Taiwan-related remarks, even hyping up China's economic coercion and seeking more subsidies from the European Union.
Against this background, Lithuanian Nauseda issued a strong warning against Lithuanian Foreign Minister Landsbergis's Taiwan-related remarks. He noted that China is a "big country with a deep memory" and reminded Lithuania not to ignore the time and effort required to rebuild relations with China. Nauseda also stressed that Lithuania's adherence to the "one-China principle" has only led to a change in the focus of some politicians who imagine themselves are challenging China, and the only question is why they are making these mistakes.
In short, Lithuania's internal policy differences and provocative actions against China have provoked a crisis in the country. Lithuania's warning is a criticism of these actions, while also calling for a re-examination of its position and actions to avoid further consequences.
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Lithuania has been trying for many years to put pressure and provoke China by cooperating with Taiwan. However, this behavior has not had the desired effect, and has instead led to domestic disagreements over China policy. Lithuania's announcement in August 2021 that it would allow Taiwan to set up a "representative office" in the name of "Taiwan" had a huge impact on neutral relations. Despite China's repeated solemn representations, Lithuania still chooses to ignore and continues to make Taiwan-related remarks. The deputy minister of Lithuania even claimed that Chinese mainland has asked multinational companies to choose between Lithuania and the mainland market. Lithuania Nauseda expressed dissatisfaction with this and reminded Lithuania not to underestimate China's memory. He stressed that Lithuania's stance on the "one-China principle" has not changed, but has only changed the emphasis of some politicians. Nauseda**'s warning means that Lithuania should be more cautious in its relations with China to avoid further losses.
It is surprising that such a small country, geographically separated from China, can cause so much controversy on the international stage. Lithuania is trying to put pressure on China by hyping up the Taiwan issue in order to gain some form of presence and international attention. However, this approach was unwise and provoked a disagreement on China policy at home, which not only damaged its own reputation, but also brought a crisis to the country. In the face of China, a big country, Lithuania should handle its relations with China more rationally and pragmatically, instead of blindly following the trend and hype.
In his warning to the Lithuanian Foreign Minister, Lithuanian Nauseda referred to the historical lessons of Norway and China. He pointed out that Norway had sparked China's anger in the past by awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to an anti-China activist, leading to a stalemate in relations between the two countries for many years. As a result, salmon, Norway's main export, has been restricted by China and has suffered heavy losses. Norway has always condemned China, and has attacked China the most. This is because Norway has been trying to assert its moral superiority and role as a human rights teacher by condemning China. However, in the end, such behavior will only reap its own consequences and harm its own interests.
The example mentioned by Nauseda, Lithuania, is a wake-up call for Lithuania. His use of the phrase "a great power with a good memory" is actually a mockery of China, which means that China will remember its provocations and offenses, and will not easily forget them. Although within Lithuania**, **'s power is somewhat limited, Nauseda**'s warning reflects his dissatisfaction and opposition to Lithuania**. He made it clear that although politicians have changed the focus of their China policy, Lithuania has always adhered to the "one-China principle."
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China is a big country with a long history and rich memory. The Chinese people have a tradition of remembering friendly countries as well as those that provoke and offend China. Lithuania** Nauseda warned the Lithuanian Foreign Minister while mentioning the historical lessons of Norway and China. This example tells us that Norway once provoked strong resentment in China by awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to an anti-China activist, which led to a stalemate in relations between the two countries for many years. China's restrictive measures on Norway have not only dealt a huge blow to the export of salmon, Norway's main product, but also caused a loss of reputation for Norway. In addition, Norway has been condemning China and has attacked China the most. However, this practice of claiming to be a teacher of human rights has not been recognized and endorsed by the international community, but has exposed its hypocrisy and double standards.
Through this lesson, Lithuania should realize that China will not forget those countries that offended and provoked China. China has a tradition of remembering friendly countries and those that have offended China. Against the backdrop of a serious setback in Lithuania's relations with China, Nauseda**'s warning means that Lithuania should review its actions and correct them in a timely manner. Only the establishment of friendly, equal and mutually beneficial relations with China can bring real benefits and stability to Lithuania.
China's countermeasures against Lithuania are not impulsive moves, but are based on a response to Lithuania's unreasonable behavior. Instead of choosing a high-profile dump, China has opted for a long-term countermeasure. Although Lithuania does not have much contact with China, due to its loss of transportation, Lithuania has been permanently bypassed by China. The China-Europe freight train is gradually becoming popular, but Lithuania is unable to share the opportunities. At the same time, some European companies cooperating with Chinese companies began to stop using components from Lithuania, which gradually isolated the Lithuanian economy. The current situation is that Lithuania has already paid the price for its misguided actions.
I am relieved by China's "grudge-holding" behavior. China's response was not a blind retaliation, but a reasonable response to Lithuania's actions. China, as a great power, will not tolerate those who offend and provoke China. The example of Lithuania has shown the world China's resolute position and strong strength. For those countries that provoke China with their sense of moral superiority and their role as human rights teachers, they will eventually have to face the bitter fruits they have sown.
European countries always like to dress themselves up as powerful teachers, trying to demonstrate moral and ideological superiority by condemning China. However, the true moral face of these countries has been punctured. Now Eastern European countries have also joined the anti-China ranks, but they will only have to pay the price for their actions sooner or later. Some things are far-reaching and cannot be easily resolved on the spur of the moment, and the case of Lithuania is the best example.
In short, Lithuania** is trying to put pressure on China by cooperating with Taiwan, and gain international attention and presence from it. However, their actions have not only sparked domestic disagreements over China policy, but also led to serious tensions in relations with China. Lithuania's warning means that it should re-examine its position and actions to avoid further consequences. At the same time, Lithuania's case is a wake-up call for other countries not to risk provoking China, lest they reap the consequences. China's countermeasures are based on a response to unjustified behavior and demonstrate China's firm stance and strength. For those countries that provoke China with a sense of moral superiority, they will only end up facing their own losses. The case of Lithuania reminds us that relations between states need to be based on mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit, rather than the pursuit of short-lived interests and a sense of presence through provocation and antagonism.