Lithuania passed a resolution to list China as an "unfriendly country".
Often under their humble position, small states see the building blocks that sustain their existence and prosperity as essential. Some countries even use the doctrine of big things as a national policy in order to survive. But in the Baltic region, there is one country that has chosen a different path - Lithuania.
Once seen as the vanguard of the anti-Chinese stance of the United States, Lithuania was forgotten by the United States after some time. Recently, the Lithuanian Foreign Minister announced that China had lifted restrictions on it, which seemed to mark a change in Lithuania. But what is confusing is that soon after, Lithuania again added China to its blacklist. What is the intention of Lithuania's attitude of both goodwill and demonstration?In this context, whether our country should lift the first restrictions on Lithuania has become a question worth pondering.
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Recently, Lithuania has once again been in the spotlight as a small European country. In an interview, the country's governor claimed that China had lifted restrictions on Lithuania and hinted that the two countries were gradually approaching a consensus on certain differences.
This is one of the few voices in Lithuania in recent times. In the confrontation between China and the United States, Lithuania has always been known for its vanguard role in Europe. In order to gain the support of the United States, there was even a certain degree of competition with China.
Lithuania has previously tried to intervene in China's affairs and expressed support for certain positions. But small countries are not within their means, and this can be a harbinger of disaster.
In responding to Lithuania's actions, we, of course, must act accordingly. Therefore, Lithuania has been treated with ** restrictions and a downgrade in the diplomatic hierarchy, which can be said to be deserved.
However, a few years later, Lithuania is alive again. But this time, they are not trying to confront China. Perhaps because of the recent meeting between China and the United States, Lithuania seems to have lost its backbone.
In the past, the United States was the backer, and as long as it was tough, the United States gladly accepted it. But what the United States needs today is moderation, which means that Lithuania is abandoned.
As a result, we see that the Lithuanian Governor suddenly said that China has lifted the restrictions. But is this statement true?
Our country responded to this, emphasizing that everything should be done according to the rules, and Lithuania should also get back on track.
In other words, reconciliation is possible, but past behavior cannot be ignored. To make a mistake is to be dealt with and then to be corrected, which is the basis of cooperation.
China's response was quite objective: as long as the mistakes are corrected, the dialogue can continue, and is a gradual thaw possible?Relevant data show that neutrality has rebounded significantly this year, and while releasing goodwill, Lithuania has once again blacklisted China, which is a puzzling move.
While eager to work with China to make profits, it also sees China as a potential threat. What is the intent of such an act?In the past, many countries have chosen to cooperate with China economically while relying on the United States for security.
It seems that Lithuania not only wants to eat a piece of China's economic pie, but also wants to restrict it in terms of security, which is too much. Even the current United States does not dare to be so ostentatious, let alone tiny Lithuania?
At this time, the inclusion of China in the so-called blacklist is ostensibly to create trouble for China, but in fact it is an obstacle to the EU.
The saddest thing for a small country is not to become a pawn, but to be abandoned. Lithuania at this time again became a pawn of the great powers, but became a stumbling block for the European Union.
When considering Lithuania, it is often said that the country is too small and that the slightest negligence can implicate Lithuania. As a result, they seem to be desperately using their political influence to gamble on the future. The last time Lithuania made a big fuss about our country, it may have been a kind of obstruction, but this time their sudden statement is more likely to send a warning signal to the EU.
We are all aware that in the near future, China will hold a series of talks with the EU, which are expected to involve many fields such as the economy. Even those who once opposed China are now changing their positions, which shows a trend.
Cooperation between China and the EU is supposed to be in the interests of both China and the EU, but it may not be welcomed by the United States. Because if China and the EU cooperate, the United States risks becoming a marginalized country. In fact, the United States can gain more benefits only when Eurasia is in chaos.
Therefore, it is not difficult to understand Lithuania's sharp turn this time. In particular, in 2020, the United States** saw significant progress in both the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the China-EU Investment Agreement.
Regrettably, however, the 10+3 between China and Southeast Asia has been achieved, while the EU-China investment agreement between China and the EU has been abruptly suspended. Among them, Lithuania and other countries have contributed a lot. This is because, according to EU regulations, for the EU-China investment agreement to enter into force, it must be unanimously agreed by all member states. While large countries such as France and Germany agreed, smaller countries within the European Union, such as Lithuania, vetoed the agreement.
There is also an American influence in this. Now, China-EU relations are heating up again, which also brings opportunities for common development. Perhaps the EU-China investment agreement could be re-advanced.
However, Lithuania once again stepped forward. Just as the proximity of China, Japan and South Korea could trigger friction between Japan and South Korea, Lithuania could also be the focus of attention as China and Europe get closer.
In general, Lithuania needs to be aware of its geographical location and its position in Europe and the Americas. After all, the United States is at a greater distance than Lithuania.
At the same time, Lithuania must be aware that China's previous concessions have not been continuous. An abrupt renunciation will only erase previous efforts on both sides, and it may become more difficult to seek cooperation again in the future. Opportunities are not always there, and Lithuania should seriously consider this.
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