欧盟打响“不宣而战”：俄油气遭封杀，普京“盟友”成下一个目标

Group 1 - The EU has initiated an economic battle against Russia, targeting its energy sector and countries closely related to Russia [1] - The EU plans to completely cut off energy imports from Russia in the coming years, which threatens the low-cost oil and gas supply that supports the living standards of European citizens [1] - The EU is also focusing on affordable consumer goods from Asian countries, which have helped low-income European households maintain a decent living [1] Group 2 - A significant customs inspection operation at the Greek port of Piraeus has led to the seizure of over 2,400 containers from China, allegedly involved in tax evasion, resulting in an estimated loss of around 800 million euros in tax revenue for EU countries [3] - The European Public Prosecutor's Office has emphasized a crackdown on illegal trade practices, with ongoing investigations and the detention of a Chinese cargo ship [3] - Poland's indefinite closure of its border with Belarus, justified by joint military exercises, has caused a backlog of goods and is seen as a covert sanction against Chinese trade through the Russia-Belarus route [3][5] Group 3 - The land transport route through Russia is the most efficient channel for Chinese goods entering Europe, with trade volume expected to surge by 150% to 25 billion euros in 2024 [5] - This route, which accounts for 90% of China-Europe rail freight, is now paralyzed, undermining the rapid delivery advantage of Chinese companies [5] - Poland's actions have resulted in over 1,400 Polish trucks being stranded in Belarus, indicating a detrimental impact on its own logistics [7] Group 4 - The EU's economic coercion may underestimate China's countermeasures, driven by ideological biases and a desire to align with the U.S. [9] - In response, China has initiated testing of the Arctic shipping route, with the first container ship set to depart from Ningbo, potentially reshaping global logistics and providing Russia with a new strategic foothold [11]