The world is like a chess game new!
More and more indications show that with the rise of countries around the world, the so-called "one super and many strong" international pattern has long become a thing of the past, replaced by a multipolar pattern of "many super and many strong".
In this context, countries that uphold peace and advocate win-win cooperation and joint development are being supported and praised by more countries, while those countries that blindly rely on hegemony and act in the world are being resisted and countered by the international community.
No, Lithuania, which has always provoked trouble with the support of the United States and Britain, was warned by German sanctions.
On the 23rd, the German Chamber of Commerce wrote a letter warning the Lithuanian government, saying that German companies are "extremely concerned" about the relationship between the opposite party and the Chinese side, and if Lithuania does not find some constructive solutions and improve relations with China, then Germany will close the factories set up in Lithuania, which mainly include processing plants such as peat, lasers and auto parts.
Obviously, due to the recent up-and-down and provocations against China by the Lithuanian government, which has led to its own sanctions, a series of third-country companies with production lines in Lithuania, including Germany, have also raised concerns - if Lithuania is sanctioned, then the products produced and processed in its territory may not be able to be sold to China.
Today, Germany is warning Lithuania that if you dare to involve the EU in sanctions, the EU will take the lead in imposing sanctions on Lithuania.
In addition, it has to be noted that on the same day that Germany issued a "sanctions warning" to Lithuania, Belarusian President Lukashenko also issued a warning to it, saying that in response to Lithuania's "potash" ban on Belarus, or closing the transit channel of goods between Lithuania and Ukraine.
However, also on the 23rd, Lithuanian Prime Minister Jimonit spoke with US Secretary of State Blinken and tried to "ask the United States for help", but Blinken only gave a verbal promise that "the United States will support Lithuania", and then there was no follow-up.
Obviously, for Lithuania, which is suffering from the "double pressure" of Germany and Belarus, the United States has once again chosen to watch from the sidelines and watch the liveliness from the sidelines. And this is undoubtedly forcing Lithuania to the brink of extinction.
Why?
Prime Minister of Lithuania Ingrida Shimonit
1, as a small European country with a total population of only 2.8 million people, Lithuania's annual GDP is less than 50 billion US dollars, coupled with the lack of oil and gas resources, weak industry, the main economic pillar is processing and manufacturing, that is, to help other European countries to do some processing and production work.
It is precisely because of this "extreme dependence on foreign investment" that it is not only difficult for the Lithuanian economy to improve, but also easy to fall into crisis due to international turbulence.
For example, under the epidemic, the global economy has entered a cold winter, and the foreign trade industry in France and Germany has been hit hard, and the demand for production lines in Lithuania will naturally decrease. Coupled with the occasional foreign trade tariff problem, Lithuania's "foundry" industry is also often affected.
Therefore, Lithuania, which has "unlimited scenery" in history, has now become a representative of the "poor countries" in Europe, and is also one of the "poor relatives" who desperately wanted to get rid of when the United Kingdom left the EU.
2, the warning of Germany and Belarus is definitely a heavy blow to Lithuania.
On the one hand, Germany is a large European industrial country, and the cars it produces are mainly sold to China, and if it cannot enter China because it uses parts produced in Lithuania, the loss is extremely severe.
In addition, in addition to Germany, other European countries have factories in Lithuania, and if the influence expands, it will not only be Germany that will be affected, but the entire European Union.
Imagine if Germany announced the closure of its factories, then other European countries would inevitably follow suit and launch sanctions against each other. At that time, Lithuania, which has a GDP of only $50 billion a year, is bound to face an economic collapse.
On the other hand, Belarus is located in the middle of Lithuania and Ukraine, and once the transit channel of goods is cut off, then Lithuania will usher in the tragic end of "two empty goods".
Especially in the current situation, when the global epidemic is raging, the supply chain crisis is intensifying, and the price of Europe is soaring, if Belarus intervenes in sanctions, then Lithuania will not only face an economic "collapse", but also social stability will be intended to be hit.
The worst part is that in addition to the cargo channel, there is also a gas pipeline in Belarus, and once the Belarusian side takes "gas outage" measures, then Lithuania will usher in an extremely cold winter.
I have to say that Lithuania has indeed kicked the iron plate this time.
3, Lithuania is now in the embarrassing situation of "grandmother does not hurt, uncle does not love".
Although, as a member of the European Union, Lithuania facing sanctions will have the idea of asking the European Union for help, and the European Union has reasons to help out of treaties and morality. However, it should be noted that Lithuania has recently provoked ordinary countries, and if the EU wants to help Lithuania, it will only drag itself into the water.
So, in the face of obvious pros and cons, the EU will not help Lithuania. Germany's warning to Lithuania this time has obviously also given a position.
In fact, long ago, German companies expressed serious concerns to the Lithuanian government because of the tension between neutrality and demanded that it stop stirring up trouble and disrupting the situation. But now it seems that Lithuania is clearly not taking it seriously.
In addition, the newly appointed German Chancellor Scholz has also publicly stated that he will continue to promote pragmatic cooperation with the Chinese side and stressed that china policy must be consistent with the actual situation.
Obviously, Lithuania's misdeed attempt to "kidnap" the EU's pressure on China has long since declared a failure.
Don't forget that the original intention of the EU was to better develop and improve the economies of member states, not to help anyone to come forward. If anyone dares to bind the interests of the EU and satisfy their own interests, then it is only a matter of time before it is abandoned by the EU.
In addition, in addition to seeking help from the European Union, Lithuania is bound to turn to the United States for help. But the problem is that under the blows of the epidemic, social and other crises, the United States has long been unable to protect itself, and in order to cope with the supply chain crisis, it has repeatedly expressed its intention to ask China for help.
If the United States can't even save the United States, where is the ability to save Lithuania?
Therefore, at a time when the European Union and the United States are unable to protect themselves, Lithuania continues to act recklessly and stir up the international situation, and will only end up with a chicken and egg fight and a dismal ending.
Finally, let's talk about 3 superficial points.
1st, come out of the mix sooner or later is to pay back! As strong as the United States, it is not an exception, let alone Lithuania?
Although, in recent months, Lithuania has indeed received some arms and loans from the White House in order to curry favor with the United States and constantly exert pressure on China and Russia; these are only temporary, short-term benefits, and can even be said to be a "sweet trap", and the price to be paid afterwards will be extremely heavy and unbearable for Lithuania.
In short, it is difficult to buy thousands of dollars to know, it is difficult to buy regret medicine, whether it is a mistake again and again, sanctioned, or a wake-up call, turn back to the shore, Lithuania can really think about it.
Second, the facts show once again that there are no eternal friends and enemies between countries, but only eternal interests.
As a member of the European Union, Lithuania is not thinking about how to get rid of poverty through its own efforts, but by currying favor with the United States and getting "rewards", this behavior is "playing small clever" at a smaller level, and "scheming" to achieve the goal, unscrupulous means to achieve the goal, and even "kidnapping" the overall interests of the EU.
Obviously, although Lithuania is a member of the European Union, it has never recognized the EU as a big family, let alone any allies.
As a member of NATO, the United States only regards Lithuania as a tool to achieve its interests, and if things are done well, it will give some "small sweetness", and as for Lithuania's security and future, the United States will never take care of it.
Facts have proved that Lithuania, which thinks it can "meet the source left and right" and reap the benefits at both ends, is just a pawn used by the United States and becomes an "outcast" sooner or later.
Third, or the old saying, striking iron still needs to be hard, and development is the last word! No matter when and where, strong economic and military strength is always the first element in defending national interests.
Otherwise, if it were to be replaced by other countries, the attitude and position of the European Union and the United States towards Lithuania would now be diametrically opposite.
At present, the more turbulent the surrounding situation, the more we must maintain our concentration, actively develop our various strengths, and move towards a better future step by step.
Keep going!