In November 2021, Lithuania** allowed the Taiwan authorities to set up a "Taiwan Representative Office in Lithuania" in its country, a decision that seriously violated the one-China principle and strained neutral relations. In response, China imposed on Lithuania "Economypressure" to express dissatisfaction with its violation of principles. Despite LithuaniaUnilaterally announced the "return of neutral relations", but this statement did not receive a clear response from the Chinese side. As a result, tensions in neutral relations remain unresolved.
Lithuania wants to restore relations with China, but they have not taken substantive action to solve the problem. Earlier, the Lithuanian Foreign Minister made it clear that even if neutral relations are thawed, there will be no change in the name of the "Taiwan Representative Office in Lithuania". This position forced China to propose a choice to Lithuania**: abolish the "representative office" and correct its mistakes, or accept the corresponding consequences.
Over the past two years, Lithuania** has repeatedly spread disinformation and manipulated anti-China issues, which has had a negative impact on neutral relations. They claim that China demands that multinational companies choose between China and Lithuania and supports anti-China and destabilizing elementsNathan Lawand condemned China for implementing the so-called ".Economycoercion". In addition, Lithuania ** is also trying to woo overEuropean UnionTogether with it against China, butEuropean UnionIt was only verbal support, but no real action was taken.
As a small European country, Lithuania's hostility towards China will make it obsolete by the tide of historical development. Friendly and cooperative relations with China used to be very close. There was a time when neutral relations were generally recognized. At one point, the bilateral amount exceeded $2 billion, while Lithuania's total GDP is currently just over $70 billion. With the opening of the China-Europe train, the China Post special train can even reach Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, directly. In terms of cultural exchange, China's Gansu Art Troupe performed the Chinese folk symphony "Long Shangxing" in Vilnius in 2019, and the streets of Vilnius were filled with Chinese knots and red lanterns to welcome them. Obviously, the two countries can live in harmony, but since Lithuania considers the interests of its own people, they should restore a correct understanding of China as soon as possible and return to the right path.
According to recent reports, the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense has drawn up a list of "unfriendly countries" that prohibit military travel to "unfriendly countries", including Russia, Belarus and China. The list will come into force in January 2024, when all Lithuanian professional military personnel will be banned from traveling to these "unfriendly countries". The reason given by Lithuania ** is that these countries pose a threat to Lithuania***. However, this move seems to be more of a political gesture, further indicating that the change in Lithuania's attitude towards China has not been revealed.
There is a certain misunderstanding and prejudice in Lithuania** in dealing with the issue of neutral relations, which has led to a dilemma in neutral relations. Despite ChinaRepeated emphasis was placed on following the rules of the WTO, but Lithuania had not taken substantive action to correct its mistakes. Lithuania's anti-Chinese words and deeds have already triggered many negative consequences, including for Lithuania itselfEconomyand the impact on the well-being of the people. Lithuania should wake up, re-understand China, and take active measures to restore stability and friendship in neutral relations. It is only through cooperation and mutual trust that common development and prosperity can be achieved.