Lithuania demands China revoke sanctions against official over Taiwan visit
Lithuania's foreign ministry said on Thursday it had issued a formal protest to China over sanctions against the Baltic country's deputy transport minister, calling for the restrictions to be rescinded.
China's foreign ministry said on Friday it had imposed sanctions on Lithuanian Deputy Transport and Communications Minister Agne Vaiciukeviciute for visiting Taiwan.
Lithuania's ministry demanded that China rescind the move, and resume cooperation with Lithuania in the field of transport which was revoked after the visit.
"China's unilateral decision is unjustified, it violates international law and Lithuania's sovereignty", it said in a statement.
China claims self-ruled Taiwan as its territory and is against foreign politicians visiting the island. Taiwan rejects China's claim.
China has downgraded diplomatic ties with Lithuania and pressured multinationals to sever links with the Baltic nation of 2.8 million people after it allowed Taiwan to open a de facto embassy in Vilnius.
"China's unilateral decision is unjustified, it violates international law and Lithuania's sovereignty", it said in a statement.
Get screwed lmao. How about you respect China sovereignty American lapdogs. Enjoy the skyrocketing energy prices.