US senators introduce resolution to back Lithuanian efforts to boost Taiwan tiesStaff writer, with CNA, WASHINGTONTwo US senators on Friday introduced a resolution to support Lithuania’s efforts to bolster its ties with Taiwan as China increases pressure on the Baltic state for improving its relations with Taipei. The resolution was proposed by US Senator Jim Risch, a Republican and a member of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and US Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat and chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation. The resolution commends Lithuania for boosting its ties with Taiwan, recognizes the bold steps it has taken to highlight the malign actions of China, and encourages nations around the world to support Lithuania and confront Chinese coercion. The resolution says China has blocked Taiwan from meaningfully participating in international organizations with the goal of diplomatically isolating the nation. It is the latest effort by Washington to support Lithuania’s improving ties with Taiwan.

Source: Taipei Times November 06, 2021 16:09 UTC