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China Hits Lithuanian Banks with Immediate Sanctions

8/13/2025

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In a bold response to EU sanctions, China's Ministry of Commerce has imposed immediate sanctions on two Lithuanian banks, UAB Urbo Bankas and AB Mano Bankas. This decisive action halts all transactions with these institutions, intensifying the already strained relations between China and Lithuania that have been escalating since 2021.

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In a bold response to EU sanctions, China's Ministry of Commerce has imposed immediate sanctions on two Lithuanian banks, UAB Urbo Bankas and AB Mano Bankas. This decisive action halts all transactions with these institutions, intensifying the already strained relations between China and Lithuania that have been escalating since 2021.