MOFA welcomes statement by Lithuanian Foreign Ministry expressing concern over China’s recent military activities around Taiwan

MOFA welcomes statement by Lithuanian Foreign Ministry expressing concern over China's recent military activities around Taiwan

• Date：2026-01-01
• Data Source：Department of European Affairs

January 1, 2026
No. 002

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania issued a statement on December 31, 2025, voicing concern over China's recent military exercises around Taiwan that escalated cross-strait tensions.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung expresses sincere gratitude for statements by Lithuania and other like-minded countries, which once again have staunchly supported cross-strait peace and stability.

The statement by Lithuania's Foreign Ministry pointed out that China's recent military exercises not only had raised cross-strait tensions but also had threatened international peace and security. It further stressed that the Taiwan Strait remained strategically important for regional and global security. Lithuania also urged restraint from displays of force and unilateral actions that could alter the status quo and emphasized that all differences must be addressed through peaceful dialogue in accordance with international law.

Minister Lin welcomes and appreciates the Lithuanian government's expression of concern over China's actions that have heightened cross-strait tensions. This highlights Taiwan and Lithuania's shared values of freedom and democracy and underscores Lithuania's staunch backing of the cross-strait status quo of peace and stability.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) reiterates that Taiwan will continue to work with Lithuania and other like-minded countries to defend the rules-based international order and advance global and regional peace, stability, and prosperity. (E)