Taiwan

Moscow and Beijing release a statement showcasing agreement on a wide range of geopolitical issues.

Brussels says China is acting illegally in a dispute with Lithuania, one of the EU's smallest states.

Tension between China and Taiwan has risen and what happens next matters to us all

It stood up to China over Taiwan, but this week Lithuania's president said it made a mistake.

China downgraded its diplomatic relations with Lithuania after Taiwan opened a de facto embassy there.

Taiwan later urged locals to buy rum, posting recipes for rum-infused cocktails.

The Central American nation cut all diplomatic ties with Taiwan last week in favour of China relations.

It comes as the US State Department called for democracies to "expand engagement with Taiwan".

A human rights group says the practice is being used to bolster Chinese influence abroad.

Violent riots have rocked the Pacific Island nation for a second straight day.

Lithuania allowed Taiwan to open a de facto embassy in its country, a move which has angered China.