Lithuania ‘regrets’ China’s decision to downgrade ties

Vilnius, Nov 21 (AFP/APP):Lithuania Sunday said it “regrets” China’s decision to downgrade diplomatic ties in protest after Taiwan established a de facto embassy in Vilnius.

“Lithuania reaffirms its adherence to the ‘One China’ policy, but at the same time has the right to expand cooperation with Taiwan,” including establishing non-diplomatic missions, the foreign ministry said in a statement.

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