Lithuania and Taiwan have opened representative offices, leading to retaliation from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), resulting in a suspension of Lithuanian beef imports by China. Both countries have received support from Germany, France, the UK, the US, and the European Commission, which has sued the CCP for discriminatory trade practices. Taiwan pledges to stand with democratic allies against the CCP's pressure and coercion. Lithuania's economy has remained strong despite these actions, with a record-breaking export value in 2021.