TAIPEI - The tiny handful of Lithuanians living in Taiwan are suddenly in vogue among the island's residents after their small Baltic nation did something Taipei has long staked its identity on: stand up to China.
The tiny handful of Lithuanians living in Taiwan are suddenly in vogue among the island's residents after their small Baltic nation did something Taipei has long staked its identity on: stand up to C…
The handful of Lithuanians living in Taiwan are suddenly in vogue among the nation’s residents after their small Baltic state did something Taipei has long staked its identity on: Stand up to China.
In the months since Taiwan opened a de facto embassy in Vilnius, Richard Sedinkinas said he has started to receive applause in restaurants once staff realize where he is from.
It does not matter that the 41-year-old boxing instructor, as well as about two dozen other Lithuanians living in Taiwan, had nothing to do with their country’s decision.
“People like to show appreciation they treasure that somebody supports Taiwan
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