China warns of 'countermeasures' after Lithuania expels embassy staff


BEIJING: Beijing warned Monday (Dec 2) it could take "countermeasures" against Lithuania after the expulsion of three Chinese embassy staff, as relations fray over Vilnius's Taiwan ties and the suspected involvement of a Chinese ship in sea cables damage.

"China strongly condemns and firmly rejects this wanton and provocative action," a foreign ministry spokesperson said in a statement.

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