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Dispute between Beijing and Vilnius affects companies with operations in Baltic state
Vilnius fears Beijing’s demands of downgrading status could strip officials of diplomatic immunity
Beijing does not have to justify its actions under any laws and it is hard to prove government is behind punitive measures
Baltic nation says Beijing is refusing to allow entry to its goods
Beijing says Baltic state’s decision to deepen links with Taipei challenges ‘one China’ policy
Big Tech’s targeted advertising practice is back in the spotlight
Hopes of economic boost from co-operating with Beijing give way to fears of domination
Gitanas Nauseda says country will defend values of democracy and can deal with ‘complicated neighbours’
Beijing urges Vilnius ‘not to move further down the wrong path’ as diplomatic spat deepens
Belarus ‘border crisis’ and military exercise could cause ‘misunderstanding’, says foreign minister
Lukashenko has been accused of ‘weaponising’ migrants from Iraq and Syria because Baltic country is housing dissidents
Minsk allegedly shipping migrants to the border as revenge for EU sanctions
Baltic PM faces uphill battle as she urges unified foreign policy approach
Prosecutors suspect Finolita was used to steal more than €100m from German payments company
Prime minister says west must do more in a world where treaties and rules are under attack
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