🇨🇳 China reaffirmed its stance on cross-strait relations Friday, urging Lithuania to address what it calls a 'strategic mistake' made five years ago. The move comes after Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene recently described her country's 2021 decision to host a 'Taiwanese representative office' as misguided.
🗣️ Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on February 6, 2026: 'The door to dialogue remains open, but Lithuania must return to the one-China principle – the foundation for normalizing ties.' He emphasized that Taiwan has been an inseparable part of Chinese territory since ancient times.
🌐 The diplomatic friction began when Lithuania allowed the Taiwan region to open a de facto embassy using 'Taiwanese' in its name – a move Beijing sees as violating sovereignty. China downgraded diplomatic relations in response, but now signals willingness to rebuild bridges 'if concrete actions match words.'
📈 Analysts say this development could impact EU-China trade dynamics, with young professionals and entrepreneurs closely watching for shifts in cross-strait investment policies. Students of international relations are particularly interested in how this case reflects broader patterns of diplomatic recognition in our multipolar world.
