Taiwan Declares Support for Lithuania Amid Chinese Regime Pressure

Taiwan Declares Support for Lithuania Amid Chinese Regime Pressure
A Taiwanese flag flaps in the wind in Taoyuan, Taiwan, June 30, 2021. Reuters/Ann Wang
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Taiwan has voiced support for Lithuania after reports that Beijing is using economic coercion on the Baltic state over its decision to pursue closer relations with Taipei.

Lithuania last week drew the wrath of the Chinese regime for allowing Taiwan to open a de facto embassy in Vilnius using its own name. In response, Beijing recalled its envoy to Lithuania, and demanded Vilnius recall its counterpart. The Chinese regime considers Taiwan as part of its territory, despite the island being governed as a separate entity for decades.