China has condemned Lithuania’s expulsion of three Chinese diplomats as relations between the two countries continue to sour

Lithuania expelled three Chinese embassy employees, potentially escalating tensions even as the Baltic nation’s incoming prime minister expressed openness to restoring diplomatic relations with Beijing.

Lithuania has declared three Chinese diplomats as persona non grata following a violation of the Vienna Convention. This decision escalates tensions between Vilnius and Beijing. Lithuania has opted to expel three Chinese diplomats due to violations of the Vienna Convention and Lithuanian law.