China recalls Lithuania ambassador in Taiwan diplomatic office row

Plan for representative offices draws angry response from Beijing amid heightened tensions with Taipei

Beijing has recalled its ambassador from Lithuania and asked Vilnius to do the same, over plans by the European country and Taiwan to establish reciprocal diplomatic offices.

In a statement on Tuesday, the Chinese ministry of foreign affairs accused Lithuania of disregarding China's repeated representations and articulation of potential consequences" in agreeing to such a move with Taiwan.