In recent years, China-EU relations have shown a trend of deterioration, mainly because most European countries are deeply influenced by the United States and have adopted wrong approaches on some issues involving China. Of course, this is also related to the habit of Western countries on viewing China with tinted glasses and using ideologically based diplomatic strategies. However, as the impact of German Chancellor Scholz's visit to China gradually expands, the trend of European politics seems to have also changed. EU High Representative for Foreign Policy Borrelli Just after the Foreign Ministers' Meeting, China and Russia cannot be regarded as "a type of country."
Previously, statements issued by international organizations composed of Western countries, or public statements by senior EU officials, basically emphasized that the two countries are "threats" and cannot cooperate with them. But Borrelli has now made it clear that he should clearly distinguish China and Russia and call China a key economic partner of the EU. To some extent, it means that the attitude of EU politicians towards China has changed. But everything needs to be viewed comprehensively. The reason why Borrell made this view is based on a realistic perspective, because many EU member states have close economic cooperation with China, and the mandatory "decoupling and breaking" will damage the interests of both sides. Therefore, Borrell advocates that the EU reduces its "economic dependence" on China.
In essence, the so-called reduction of "dependence on China" is the saying that seeking "decoupling on China" is fruitless and the second best. Moreover, this erroneous argument has no theoretical basis at all. Economic cooperation between China and EU member states is beneficial to both sides' economic development, so how can one rely on it?
It can be seen that these European politicians still have no changes in their hearts and still look at China with discriminatory eyes. Moreover, Borrelli also stressed that the EU will maintain communication with partner countries on issues related to China through the G7 platform, and requires China to "comply" with international commitments and legal obligations in the field of human rights. Borrelli also said that he is willing to maintain communication with China on human rights issues.
As we all know, since Western countries have completed their bloody primitive accumulation, they have begun to package themselves, downplayed the disgraceful history of the past, and brainwashed the public through public opinion to create a "moral golden body" for themselves. They hold high the banner of human rights to slander other countries, especially when facing China. Borrelli emphasized that China should abide by relevant commitments, and on the other hand, it is not a criticism against China.
As for Borrelli's disclosure that he wants to communicate with China on related issues, he may want to use this topic in exchange for other benefits. Because international public opinion has always been controlled by the West, whether a country has human rights issues is almost a "decision". For example, the human rights problems arising from forced detention in private detention facilities after a large number of immigrants arrived in the United States, as well as the human rights problems arising from dumping toxic or nuclear waste to the Indian reservation for a long time, and the EU has never criticized the United States for the relevant situation. Moreover, before mentioning avoiding excessive dependence on China, Borrelli also said that he would carry out constructive cooperation with China in areas that are in line with the interests of the European side.
But no matter how much scheming is hidden in Borrell's words, it will not have any effect. In response to Borrell's accusation that clearly has double standards, Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian responded that China does not accept the West as a "human rights teacher" and opposes the politicization of human rights issues and the double standards on human rights issues. Zhao Lijian pointed out that the EU should reflect on itself, not use flashlights, just shine on others and not on themselves.
Zhao Lijian's incisive words are amazing, and he directly pointed out the biggest problem in the West on human rights issues, that is, his eyes are always on other countries and turning a blind eye to his own problems. In fact, the international community has long been tired of this double standard discourse system of US and Western countries on human rights issues. Previously, nearly 100 countries have opposed the West's interference in the internal affairs of other countries on human rights issues at the UN General Assembly. The EU should clearly recognize this and not go to the wrong path.
