Regression and Pro-Russia Rhetoric: China’s Reaction to Lithuania’s Change of Policy
Regression and Pro-Russia Rhetoric: China’s Reaction to Lithuania’s Change of Policy

Author(s): Marcin Przychodniak
Subject(s): Politics, Economic policy, International relations/trade
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Lithuania; China; Russia; regression; policy; Taiwan; economic relations;
Summary/Abstract: In 2021, Lithuania revised its policy towards China, including withdrawing from the “17+1” initiative and tightening relations with Taiwan. In response, China withdrew its ambassador to Lithuania, accused the country of succumbing to U.S. influence, and restricted Lithuanian companies’ access to its market. At the same time, the Chinese authorities are trying to neutralise the impact of Lithuania’s influence in the EU. It is in the Union’s interest to support Lithuania in its dispute with China, as well as to further develop economic relations with Taiwan, including the diversification of supply chains.

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