Hong Kong media: The EU suspended the WTO lawsuit against China over the so-called "Lithuania under economic coercion" due to "technical reasons".
Recently, the European Union decided to suspend the WTO dispute with China on the grounds of "technical reasons". This decision has aroused widespread concern in the international community. The dispute stems from the EU's filing of a lawsuit with the WTO in January 2022 accusing China of "discriminatory trade" practices against Lithuania. At the time, the EU's move was seen as a gesture to support Lithuania in its trade dispute with China. However, after a series of investigations and deliberations, the EU has decided to put the dispute on hold for the time being, and hopes that the relevant provisions of the MOU will "immediately suspend the [proceedings] [proceedings]".
Olof Gill, the European Commission's spokesperson for trade, explained the reasoning behind the decision. He stated that the stay of proceedings was a procedural step taken for technical reasons and related to the assessment of certain elements involved in the proposed written submission. As the complainant in this case, the EU could resort to such a suspension at any time during the WTO proceedings. The decision has sparked some questions and speculation about the reasons for the EU's suspension of proceedings.
In fact, the dispute between China and Lithuania stems from the Lithuanian government's agreement to the authorities to set up a so-called "representative office" in its capital, Vilnius. This move has triggered a strong reaction and opposition from the Chinese side. Fu Cong, head of the Chinese mission to the European Union, said in an interview that the dispute between China and Lithuania is a political issue, not an economic issue, because it involves the one-China principle. He stressed that China resolutely opposes and will never accept the act of creating "two Chinas" or "one China, one Taiwan."
The spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry also responded to the EU's complaint against the WTO over China's so-called "discriminatory trade" practices against Lithuania. He said that China has always acted in accordance with WTO rules, and reminded the EU side to distinguish between right and wrong and be vigilant against Lithuania's attempt to hijack China-EU relations. He urged Lithuania, like other EU member states, to fulfill the political commitments made when it established diplomatic relations with China.
Behind this dispute are complex political and economic considerations. As a small country, Lithuania tries to safeguard its own interests in the cracks, but it often becomes a pawn in the game of great powers. While the EU's decision to suspend proceedings has temporarily eased tensions, the future remains uncertain. Whatever the outcome, this dispute is a reminder of the complexity and delicacy of international relations. In the international arena, the interests of small countries and regions often fall victim to the game of great powers. In order to safeguard their rights and dignity, all countries need to strengthen communication and cooperation and promote the establishment of a more just and equitable international order.
North Korea will fight South Korea in a few months? The United States predicts a conflict on the peninsula, and China's vice foreign minister will visit the DPRK at a tense moment
In the current international political environment, China-DPRK relations have become an important observation point. Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong arrived in Pyongyang on 25 May for an unspecified visit. This move is seen as further contacts and exchanges between China and North Korea at the diplomatic level.
Through such visits, China and the DPRK can not only re-establish and consolidate trust between each other, but also conduct in-depth discussions and consultations on issues of common concern. Among them, deepening economic relations has become one of the important topics of the visit.
In the context of economic globalization, the economic ties between various countries are getting closer and closer, and China and the DPRK, as close neighbors, have a broad space for economic cooperation. By strengthening economic cooperation, we can not only promote the development of our respective countries, but also further enhance political mutual trust and friendly relations between the two countries.
At the same time, Sun Weidong's current visit to the DPRK may also involve the situation on the Korean Peninsula. At present, the situation on the Korean peninsula is at a complex and sensitive stage. U.S. officials have even predicted that North Korea could take action against South Korea in the coming months. Such remarks have undoubtedly aggravated the tense atmosphere of the situation on the peninsula.
Against this background, diplomatic contacts between China and the DPRK are particularly important. Through dialogue and consultation, China and the DPRK can make joint efforts to maintain peace and stability on the peninsula.