China suspends the imports of Lithuanian beef and Taiwan calls on the international support for Lithuania

Published Feb 12, 2022

Tridge summary

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.

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Original content

[Epoch Times, February 12, 2022] (The Epoch Times reporter Zhong Yuan reported in Taipei) Lithuania and Taiwan set up representative offices in retaliation by the CCP, and recently announced to suspend the import of Lithuanian beef. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China said that it strongly condemned the CCP’s bullying as a , calling on the international community to unite in support of Lithuania. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China held a regular online press briefing on the 10th. Spokesman Ou Jiangan said that Germany, France, the United Kingdom, the United States and many European countries have supported Lithuania and condemned the CCP’s bullying against the country’s economic sanctions. Ou Jiangan said that the European Commission also formally filed a lawsuit with the WTO against the CCP's discriminatory trade practices. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its affirmation and gratitude for this voice of solidarity and justice. ...

Source: Epochtimes