Oh, it turns out we can't live without China ...

"Tensions between Vilnius and Beijing erupted back in May, when Lithuania withdrew from the "17 + 1" format, which unites China and Central and Eastern European countries. Bilateral relations deteriorated even more in mid-November with the opening of the world's first Taiwanese representation in Vilnius under the name of the island, rather than its capital, Taipei. Although officially called the Taiwanese Mission, and Lithuania claims that it is intended to develop economic and cultural rather than diplomatic partnerships, Beijing accuses Lithuania of violating the "One China Principle."

 

Lithuania's direct trade with China is small, but there are hundreds of companies operating in its export-oriented economy, producing products such as furniture, lasers, food and clothing for international companies that sell these goods to China. In early December, Beijing ordered international companies to sever ties with Lithuania, otherwise they would be threatened with removal from the Chinese market."