China has issued a sharp rebuke against Lithuania after the Baltic state demanded the expulsion of Chinese diplomats this week. The Chinese Foreign Ministry condemned the move as 'wanton and provocative,' escalating diplomatic friction amid ongoing disputes over the Taiwan region.
Lithuania’s Foreign Ministry declared personnel from China's diplomatic office 'persona non grata' on November 29, ordering them to leave without specifying a reason. A spokesperson for China called the act a breach of the one-China principle, a cornerstone of cross-strait relations, and accused Lithuania of reneging on commitments made when diplomatic ties were established.
This clash marks the latest strain in bilateral relations, which have been rocky since diplomatic ties were downgraded three years ago. China warned Lithuania to 'immediately stop undermining sovereignty' and hinted at potential countermeasures, while urging the incoming Lithuanian government to respect international norms.
The dispute underscores broader tensions over global alignments on Taiwan. As Beijing doubles down on its territorial integrity claims, analysts say Lithuania’s actions risk further isolating it from one of the world’s largest economies.
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A spokesperson for China called the act a breach of the one-China principle, a cornerstone of cross-strait relations, and accused Lithuania of reneging on commitments made when diplomatic ties were established.
China warned Lithuania to 'immediately stop undermining sovereignty' and hinted at potential countermeasures, while urging the incoming Lithuanian government to respect international norms.
As Beijing doubles down on its territorial integrity claims, analysts say Lithuania’s actions risk further isolating it from one of the world’s largest economies.
