Lithuania expels three Chinese diplomats amid tensions over Taiwan and cyber espionage.

Lithuania has expelled three Chinese diplomats for violating the Vienna Convention and local laws, escalating tensions between the two nations. The expulsion follows Lithuania's decision in 2021 to allow Taiwan to open a de facto embassy, leading China to downgrade ties and pressure companies to sever connections with Lithuania. Recent tensions also include suspicions of Chinese involvement in damaging Baltic Sea telecom cables.

November 29, 2024
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