Taiwan has voiced support for Lithuania after reports that Beijing is using economic coercion on the Baltic state over its decision to pursue closer relations with Taipei. Lithuania last week drew the wrath of the Chinese regime for allowing Taiwan to open a de facto embassy in Vilnius using its own name. In response, Beijing recalled its envoy to Lithuania, and demanded Vilnius recall its counterpart. The Chinese regime considers Taiwan as part of its territory, despite the island being governed as a separate entity for decades. Beijing has also moved to restrict some trade with the Baltic country, according to local media reports. Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry, in a statement on Aug. 24, condemned any attempts to use trade as a political tool for retaliation, adding that Taipei would work to establish a more resilient supply chain with Vilnius. “Taiwan and Lithuania are friends who share common values of freedom, …