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Lithuania's PM Calls Taiwan Embassy Decision a 'Mistake'

2/7/2026

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Inga Ruginiene, Lithuania's prime minister, called the 2021 decision to let Taiwan establish a de facto embassy in Vilnius a 'mistake'.
China downgraded relations after Lithuania's decision, recalling its ambassador and expelling Chinese diplomats.
On February 6, China expressed openness to dialogue with Lithuania to improve relations.
In 2025, China banned Lithuanian banks from transactions with domestic entities.

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Inga Ruginiene, Lithuania's prime minister, called the 2021 decision to let Taiwan establish a de facto embassy in Vilnius a 'mistake'.
China downgraded relations after Lithuania's decision, recalling its ambassador and expelling Chinese diplomats.
On February 6, China expressed openness to dialogue with Lithuania to improve relations.
In 2025, China banned Lithuanian banks from transactions with domestic entities.