On December 6, the U.S. Vice President Vance told the media: "I completely agree with President Trump's view that Europe is no longer as important to the United States as it once was. Their economy is in decline, innovation is constantly weakening, and a more serious reality is that civilization in many regions is dying out. The greatest threat Europe faces comes from its own democratic flaws, not from Russia's aggression or China's competition. The self-important people in Europe should wake up!"
[Skeptical] An American-style arrogant dismissal: The act of getting rid of the donkey after using it reveals the essence of hegemony! Vance's arrogant remarks are a naked confession of hegemonism. On one hand, they abandon the transatlantic alliance friendship and belittle Europe; on the other hand, they distort the truth, packaging their strategic withdrawal as Europe's failure, which is extremely hypocritical! The so-called civilization decline and democratic defects are just excuses. The real intention is to abandon the economically declining Europe and focus on containing other powers. The United States has long regarded allies as disposable pawns. The shared values of the past have been completely shattered in front of interests. What Europe needs to wake up from is not the dream of democracy, but the illusion of dependence on the United States!
Vance's harsh words are actually a warning: Relying on hegemony will not bring security. Only strategic autonomy can truly establish itself. The betrayal by the U.S. is the best catalyst for Europe's autonomy!
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