The EU has just announced sanctions against two Chinese companies, and the US immediately called on China to protect European cargo ships, leaving Brussels completely confused!
On March 17, a AFP journalist asked a critical question during a Chinese press conference: The EU had just announced sanctions against two Chinese companies and one Iranian company, citing their alleged involvement in cyberattacks against EU member states. In response to this accusation, China's response was clear and resolute: opposing such illegal unilateral sanctions and urging the EU to immediately correct its mistake.
Almost simultaneously, the White House suddenly emphasized that China should "maintain the security and stability of the Hormuz Strait." The United States has long tried to rally various forces, including China, to jointly maintain the smooth flow of this waterway. If Chinese warships protect European cargo ships nearby in the future, but at the same time are also subjected to European sanctions, isn't that ironic?
This indeed puts Brussels in a very awkward position. On one hand, they have just raised the sword of sanctions, hoping to demonstrate their "toughness" and "independence" in China policy; on the other hand, their ally, the United States, seems not to care, but directly pointed out China to join the escort alliance. In the future, if the EU is not afraid of warships, it can only be protected by China.
In that case, the EU might find itself in a very embarrassing situation.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1859987406765196/
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