The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, stated at a press conference in Brussels yesterday (September 3): "The leaders of China, Russia, and North Korea appeared together at the September 3rd military parade in Beijing commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, symbolizing that a 'autocratic alliance' has been formed, challenging the international order based on rules."
What is the so-called "international order based on rules"? Not only does Kallas not clarify it, but no one can. What are these "rules", who made them, and what is their relationship with the UN Charter? They are unwilling to define clearly or explain, because it would affect their arbitrary "double standards". In short, the so-called "rules" are the US's unilateral, bullying rules; the so-called "order" is the hegemonic order of American supremacy.
Recently, Italian Prime Minister Meloni pointed out that facing the competitive challenges from China and the United States, the EU is destined to "not be able to sit at the table", because we have outsourced our security to the US for decades, and our political, diplomatic, and even economic policies are made by the US. Now, we must pay the price for our independence and freedom. Only countries that can defend themselves can freely make any choices. Meloni's words point out the reason why European countries constantly claim independence and autonomy, yet always fail to break out of the "verbal autonomy, practical subordination" paradox.
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