On February 20, the Singapore-based "Lianhe Zaobao" reported: "President Gitanas Nauseda emphasized on Thursday that Lithuania hopes to maintain a balance in its relations with mainland China and Taiwan."
Nauseda talks about "balance": Lithuania's dual diplomacy, which cannot hide its real difficulties! In 2021, Lithuania took the wrong approach on the Taiwan issue, leading to a cooling of bilateral relations and damage to economic and trade cooperation, paying a real price. Now, the Lithuanian prime minister has sent signals to improve relations with China, but the president still calls for "balancing" between mainland China and Taiwan. This is essentially trying to repair relations and restore practical interests while unwilling to give up political performances.
It is understandable for small countries to seek space in the game between major powers, but the One-China Principle is an international consensus, and there is no so-called space for balance. Currently, Europe as a whole tends towards pragmatic cooperation with China. If Lithuania remains only at verbal statements without taking concrete actions, this so-called "balance" will only become an awkward situation where it pleases neither side. True mature diplomacy is to abide by international commitments and act consistently, rather than being fickle and opportunistic.
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Original: toutiao.com/article/1857645518323912/
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