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'''Sino–Lithuanian relations''' ({{lang-lt|Lietuvos-Kinijos santykiai}}) are the [[bilateralism|bilateral]] [[International relations|foreign relations]] between the [[China|People's Republic of China]] (China) and [[Lithuania]]. The PRC has an embassy in [[Vilnius]], while Lithuania has an embassy in [[Beijing]].
'''Sino–Lithuanian relations''' ({{lang-lt|Lietuvos-Kinijos santykiai}}) are the [[bilateralism|bilateral]] [[International relations|foreign relations]] between the [[China|People's Republic of China]] (China) and [[Lithuania]]. The PRC has an embassy in [[Vilnius]], while Lithuania has an embassy in [[Beijing]].


Sino-Lithuanian relations date back to 1921, when the [[Republic of China (1912–49)|Republic of China]] recognized Lithuania until the latter's occupation and subsequent annexation by the [[Soviet Union]] in 1940. Modern diplomatic relations between Lithuania and the People's Republic of China were officially established on 14 September 1991, following the official restoration of Lithuanian independence. Neither the PRC nor the ROC [[State continuity of the Baltic states|recognized]] the incorporation of Lithuania into the Soviet Union.
Sino-Lithuanian relations date back to 1921, when the [[Republic of China (1912–49)|Republic of China]], then in control of [[Mainland China]], recognized Lithuania until the latter's occupation and subsequent annexation by the [[Soviet Union]] in 1940. Modern diplomatic relations between Lithuania and the People's Republic of China were officially established on 14 September 1991, following the official restoration of Lithuanian independence. In the signed communique establishing diplomatic relations with PRC Lithuania explicitly committed not to pursue diplomatic relations with ROC. Neither the PRC nor the ROC [[State continuity of the Baltic states|recognized]] the incorporation of Lithuania into the Soviet Union.


In 1992, the PRC's embassy was established in Vilnius, and in 1995, the Lithuanian embassy was established in Beijing.
In 1992, the PRC's embassy was established in Vilnius, and in 1995, the Lithuanian embassy was established in Beijing.


In the 2010s the Lithuanian government prevented PRC companies from investing in the [[Port of Klaipėda]] and participating in [[5G]] and airport infrastructure tenders on unsubstantiated national security grounds. It also declared PRC a national security danger, an accusation that was not publicly substantiated. Lithuania also withdrew from [[Cooperation between China and Central and Eastern European Countries|17+1]] platform.
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In August 2021, the ROC opened its representative office in Vilnius under the name of "Taiwan" (the first under this name in Europe), with the Lithuanian office in Taipei to open by the end of 2021. In response, the PRC recalled its ambassador in Vilnius, Shen Zhifei, and demanded that Lithuania recall its ambassador in Beijing, Diana Mickevičienė.<ref>{{cite web|title=China recalls envoy to Lithuania over Taiwan's move to open de facto embassy|url=https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3144503/china-recalls-envoy-lithuania-over-taiwans-move-open-de-facto?module=lead_hero_story&pgtype=homepage|website=South China Morning Post|access-date=10 August 2021|language=en}}</ref> Trade between the two countries were also seriously disrupted.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Higgins|first=Andrew|date=2021-09-30|title=Lithuania vs. China: A Baltic Minnow Defies a Rising Superpower|work=[[The New York Times]]|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/30/world/europe/lithuania-china-disputes.html|access-date=2021-09-30|issn=0362-4331}}</ref>

In August 2021, the ROC opened its representative office in Vilnius under the name of "Taiwan" (the first under this name in Europe), with the Lithuanian office in Taipei to open by the end of 2021, thus reneging on its 1991 agreement with PRC. Justifications of the action offered by the Lithuanian government included the importance of "value-based politics", supporting fellow democracies, pivoting foreign policy to Asia and keeping United States attention on Lithuania while the former is pivoting its foreign policy attention to Asia. The Lithuanian government also stated that Lithuania-China trade was negligible (although still at least 10 times larger than Lithuania-Taiwan trade).

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In response, the PRC recalled its ambassador in Vilnius, Shen Zhifei, and demanded that Lithuania recall its ambassador in Beijing, Diana Mickevičienė.<ref>{{cite web|title=China recalls envoy to Lithuania over Taiwan's move to open de facto embassy|url=https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3144503/china-recalls-envoy-lithuania-over-taiwans-move-open-de-facto?module=lead_hero_story&pgtype=homepage|website=South China Morning Post|access-date=10 August 2021|language=en}}</ref> Trade between the two countries were also seriously disrupted.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Higgins|first=Andrew|date=2021-09-30|title=Lithuania vs. China: A Baltic Minnow Defies a Rising Superpower|work=[[The New York Times]]|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/30/world/europe/lithuania-china-disputes.html|access-date=2021-09-30|issn=0362-4331}}</ref>


==Human rights criticisms==
==Human rights criticisms==

Revision as of 11:56, 18 October 2021

People's Republic of China–Lithuania relations
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Lithuania

Sino–Lithuanian relations (Lithuanian: Lietuvos-Kinijos santykiai) are the bilateral foreign relations between the People's Republic of China (China) and Lithuania. The PRC has an embassy in Vilnius, while Lithuania has an embassy in Beijing.

Sino-Lithuanian relations date back to 1921, when the Republic of China, then in control of Mainland China, recognized Lithuania until the latter's occupation and subsequent annexation by the Soviet Union in 1940. Modern diplomatic relations between Lithuania and the People's Republic of China were officially established on 14 September 1991, following the official restoration of Lithuanian independence. In the signed communique establishing diplomatic relations with PRC Lithuania explicitly committed not to pursue diplomatic relations with ROC. Neither the PRC nor the ROC recognized the incorporation of Lithuania into the Soviet Union.

In 1992, the PRC's embassy was established in Vilnius, and in 1995, the Lithuanian embassy was established in Beijing.

In the 2010s the Lithuanian government prevented PRC companies from investing in the Port of Klaipėda and participating in 5G and airport infrastructure tenders on unsubstantiated national security grounds. It also declared PRC a national security danger, an accusation that was not publicly substantiated. Lithuania also withdrew from 17+1 platform.

In August 2021, the ROC opened its representative office in Vilnius under the name of "Taiwan" (the first under this name in Europe), with the Lithuanian office in Taipei to open by the end of 2021, thus reneging on its 1991 agreement with PRC. Justifications of the action offered by the Lithuanian government included the importance of "value-based politics", supporting fellow democracies, pivoting foreign policy to Asia and keeping United States attention on Lithuania while the former is pivoting its foreign policy attention to Asia. The Lithuanian government also stated that Lithuania-China trade was negligible (although still at least 10 times larger than Lithuania-Taiwan trade).

In response, the PRC recalled its ambassador in Vilnius, Shen Zhifei, and demanded that Lithuania recall its ambassador in Beijing, Diana Mickevičienė.[1] Trade between the two countries were also seriously disrupted.[2]

Human rights criticisms

In June 2020, Lithuania openly opposed the Hong Kong national security law in a statement given at the United Nations Human Rights Council.[3] Later, in May 2021, the Seimas passed a resolution that recognized the Uyghur genocide and called for the PRC's government to revoke the Hong Kong national security law.[4]

In March 2021, the PRC blacklisted Lithuanian MP Dovile Sakaliene because of comments she made regarding the state of human rights in mainland China.[5]

Notable ambassadors

  • Chen Di (1992–1993)

See also

References

  1. ^ "China recalls envoy to Lithuania over Taiwan's move to open de facto embassy". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
  2. ^ Higgins, Andrew (2021-09-30). "Lithuania vs. China: A Baltic Minnow Defies a Rising Superpower". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
  3. ^ Lawler, Dave (2 July 2020). "The 53 countries supporting China's crackdown on Hong Kong". Axios. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
  4. ^ Zachary, Basu (20 May 2021). "Lithuanian parliament becomes latest to recognize Uyghur genocide". Axios.
  5. ^ Everington, Keoni. "Lithuanian MP backs Taiwan de facto embassy, calls China 'bloody authoritarian regime'". www.taiwannews.com.tw. Taiwan News. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
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