Lithuania says determined to pursue ties with Taiwan after China recalls envoy


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Vilnius [Lithuania], August 11 (ANI): While expressing regret at China's decision to recall its envoy from Vilnius , Lithuania said it is determined to pursue mutually beneficial ties with Taiwan. The Lithuanian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Tuesday, hours after China announced the decision to recall its ambassador from Vilnius . The Chinese move comes in response to the Lithuanian authori ties ' plan to open a Taiwan representative office in the country, local media reported on Tuesday. Lithuania does not yet have formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan, but it maintains increasingly friendly relations with Taipei . Vilnius has...