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Now knowing that it hurts, after China's punishment, Lithuania bowed its head to China: it wanted to resume trade with China

author:Teacher Xiaojin

"A strong country is weak because of the scruples of conscience, but a weak country is strong because of boldness." This phrase could not be more apt to describe China and Lithuania, located on the Baltic Sea coast, covers an area of just over 60,000 square kilometers, equivalent to a quarter of Beijing, and its total population is only 2.8 million as of 2021. It can be said that it is a small projectile and a small country, but it has always been mixed in the disputes between major powers, always thinking of doing something big, sanctioning Russia in the Eastern European direction on the one hand, provoking Chinese mainland in East Asia on the other hand, and interfering in China's internal affairs on the Taiwan issue.

Of course, China will not get used to Lithuania and has also imposed punishments on it, such as economic sanctions, diplomatic downgrading, and so on. I originally thought that Lithuania had a lot of backbone, but it didn't take long to know that it hurt and began to bow to China. According to a report by the Observer Network on December 2, Lithuanian Economy Minister Almonette, who once threatened to "not be afraid of Chinese sanctions", has now finally recognized the situation and began to admit that it is impossible for Lithuania to "completely exclude China", and also expressed the hope that trade with China can be resumed as soon as possible. Almonette also said that "Lithuania and the EU are taking steps to achieve the goal of [resuming economic cooperation with China], but this also depends to a large extent on China." China has indeed taken the initiative into its own hands, and as long as the other side respects our sovereignty and territorial integrity, we in China are willing to establish equal and mutually beneficial economic cooperation with each other. But Lithuania, not only has always rushed to the front line of anti-China, but also frequently intervened in the Taiwan Strait issue, then naturally we will not cooperate with them.

Now knowing that it hurts, after China's punishment, Lithuania bowed its head to China: it wanted to resume trade with China

However, from Lithuania's statement, we can see that this small country may really not be able to survive. This leads us to say, in fact, somewhat deserved. Just a few months ago, Lithuania was tough. After Pelosi's escape, Lithuania immediately followed Pelosi's lead. Led by Lithuanian Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Vaichukevichut, Pelosi arrived almost as soon as he left and conducted a five-day visit to Taiwan. Needless to say, the Chinese side is also sanctioned, and has also suspended all exchanges with the Lithuanian Ministry of Transport and terminated all cooperation with Lithuania in the field of transport.

Now knowing that it hurts, after China's punishment, Lithuania bowed its head to China: it wanted to resume trade with China

It is reported that according to data from the Lithuanian statistical department, Lithuania's exports to China from January to September fell by 67% year-on-year, only 60.7 million euros; Exports of goods originating in Lithuania to China fell by 81.5% year-on-year and are currently only 25.7 million euros. And the reason why Lithuania fell into such a situation is purely self-inflicted. The reason why he dares to jump like this is nothing more than relying on two sides, on the one hand, relying on the United States, thinking that he can please the United States, and they also know that this is what the United States wants to see, and the greater the anti-China voice, the more it can be recognized by the United States; On the other hand, it depends on the EU. I feel that if I don't do business with China, at least there are the United States and the European Union, and economically I can rely on the United States and Europe, but now I find that the United States is sacrificing others for self-interest, and it is okay to be an ally, but I still have to earn money from you; And the EU can't help itself, the United States a "Inflation Reduction Act", the EU rose up to resist, now the economic relations between the United States and Europe are tight, and there is even the possibility of a breakdown, Lithuania, a small country with the least ability to resist risks, naturally became an outcast.

Now knowing that it hurts, after China's punishment, Lithuania bowed its head to China: it wanted to resume trade with China

Now Lithuania has taken the initiative to bow its head and shout to China to resume trade, but verbal shouting is useless, only if Lithuania corrects its wrong behavior on the Taiwan issue, deeply recognizes its mistakes, should delist and delist, should admit mistakes and admit mistakes, China may consider adults not to remember villains.

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