Tag: 17+1

Baltic Countries Quit China-led East European Bloc Despite Retaliation From Beijing

August 15, 2022
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Following Lithuania’s departure from the East Europe forum, that is led by China, in May 2021, Latvia and Estonia announced last week that they are also leaving. Meanwhile, the Chinese communist regime put sanctions on Lithuanian officials for visiting Taiwan. Experts point out that the Baltic countries leaving China’s “17+1” bloc is a serious blow to…

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EXCLUSIVE: Lithuanian Ambassador: Vilnius Withstood Beijing’s Coercive Pressure

May 26, 2022
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When the Chinese regime resorted to political and economic coercion to punish Lithuania for leaving a voluntary grouping of countries led by China and growing its ties with Taiwan, Lithuania did not cave in and withstood the pressure with the support of the European bloc and other countries. Lithuania informed the Chinese regime in February…

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European Union Undergoing a Comprehensive Transformation of China Policy

September 21, 2021
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Commentary The European Union (EU) has made substantial changes in China policy, and the European Parliament further outlined a new EU strategy on China on September 16. This new EU strategy on China aims at continuing talks with the Chinese regime about global challenges like climate change and health crises while raising concerns over the…

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EU, US, Indo-Pacific Should Join Efforts to Counter China’s Coercive Influence: Conference at Lithuanian Parliament

May 28, 2021
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The Lithuanian Parliament held an international conference on May 24 to address the potential consequences of economic coercion exerted by the Chinese communist regime on Lithuania and European Union states. The conference focused on how the European Union and the United States can strengthen their trans-Atlantic cooperation in dealing with China to counter its efforts…

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