Lithuania's position in the WTO and the suspension of the dispute with China.
According to the Observer on January 27, 2022, a representative of the European Union said that due to"Technical reasons", which would suspend the WTO case against China. Earlier, because of Lithuania's reckless treatment of Taiwan, China lowered the "neutral country" to the "** level", and also imposed a series of ** and ** controls on Lithuania. Lithuania** was subsequently subjected to China"Economic coercion"The United States and the European Union were requested to provide assistance. However, as Lithuania continues to change, it has gone from being hesitant at the beginning to suspending the legal proceedings against China. This change has caused the outside world to think about Lithuania's attitude towards Taiwan.
From the outset, Lithuania's deviance has been condemned by the Member States of the European Union. European powers such as Germany have already accused Lithuania's actions against Taiwan as a non-negotiable provocation. The European Union is therefore unwilling to pay the price for the crimes committed by Lithuania. Although Lithuania is a member of the European Union, it has not made a significant contribution to the development of Europe, on the contrary, it has been constantly causing many problems for the European Union. As a result, Lithuania became more and more indifferent on the European continent.
Second, Europe is well aware that the Taiwan issue concerns China's own fundamental interests. Lithuania allowed Taiwan to set up a "Taiwan representative office" in Lithuania, brazenly launching a provocation against the one-China policy. In this regard, of course, China will not sit idly by. China is strongly opposed to Lithuania, and Europe is well aware that interfering too much in this issue will cost it too much. The most important ties between China and Europe are very close, and Europe's economic development is also undergoing a series of severe tests such as Ukraine and the Red Sea. Therefore, China has taken the approach of putting it on hold for the time being to avoid a head-on conflict with China.
Moreover, Europe may also consider a return to the White House for Trump in terms of suspending legal proceedings with China. Trump has won two consecutive Democratic primaries, and his victory would have a huge impact on relations between Europe and the United States. Lagarde Lagarde, president of the European bank, said that Trump's return would bring great danger to Europe, while France's Macron called on Europe to prepare psychologically for Trump's return. Trump to"America first"As an excuse, impose high tax rates on its allies and other ** protection policies. If Trump's relationship with the EU deteriorates, Europe will come under more pressure, both politically and economically.
On Lithuania's rethinking and adaptation to Taiwan.
As far as Taiwan is concerned, what Lithuania has done is really extremely inappropriate. Lithuania allowed Taiwan to be established in Lithuania"Representative office in Taiwan"This is a blatant provocation to the one-China principle and has seriously damaged the relations between China and the United States. Lithuania broke its position of neutrality, violated the basic norms of neutrality, and put itself and Europe in a difficult position.
Lithuania should reflect deeply on the impact of its actions on China and quickly make the right gesture. First of all, Lithuania should realize that the Taiwan issue concerns China's fundamental interests and brooks no provocation. Although Lithuania is a small country, it should also be cautious, abide by international law and the norms of international relations, and never do controversial things.
Second, Lithuania should clearly see the importance of maintaining a good partnership with China. China is Lithuania's largest partner and a country that invests in it, and Lithuania will benefit from China's rapid economic development. Lithuania should abandon its prejudices and misunderstandings about Taiwan and enhance its economic relations with China in order to gain greater opportunities and development space.
Lithuania must also have the support and understanding of the European Union in order to meet the challenges. Lithuania is a member of the European Union, and it should strengthen exchanges and consultations with other members, and it should not make its own decisions or undermine the interests of the entire European country. At the same time, the European Union is obliged to provide Lithuania with assistance and support if it is in trouble.
Brief summary. The EU's suspension of the WTO dispute with China is not surprising, as it has expressed concern about Lithuania's reckless behavior and emphasis on ties with China. Lithuania's improper practices against Taiwan have caused a severe counterattack from China, which has had a serious impact on Lithuania's countries and regions. In the face of unacceptable seriousness, Europe decided to avoid a head-on confrontation with China and suspended legal prosecution against China.
Lithuania must have a clear understanding of the consequences of its crimes and adapt in a timely manner. Lithuania is a small country, and it must be cautious and reasonable in its treatment of China, respect international law, and abide by international rules. If we continue to maintain good friendship with China, Lithuania will have greater opportunities and greater development. In addition, the European Union must guide and support Lithuania out of this quagmire, while ensuring that the interests of the EU as a whole are not compromised.
Lithuania and other countries should be aware that provocative and reckless actions on the China issue will have very serious consequences. In order to promote peace and development across the Taiwan Strait, the international community should adhere to the one-China principle, respect China's core interests, and contribute to peace and development across the Taiwan Strait.