China criticises Slovenian PM over support to Lithuania
Dispute over Taiwan opening a de facto embassy in a EU country
16 September, 13:56CNA said the controversy is related to the decision of China to withdraw its ambassador to Lithuania over a dispute about Taiwan, with Beijing unhappy with Lithuania for allowing Taiwan to open a de facto embassy in the country.
"China urges Slovenia and the EU to take a correct and objective stance on Taiwan-related issues and not to use the subject to create new troubles for China-EU relations," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said. (ANSA).