Students’ research. Taiwanese representative office opening in Vilnius: a process tracing research

Project idea

Lithuania has decided to allow the opening of a Taiwanese representative office in Vilnius in 2021. This move sparked strong resentment from the People's Republic of China and caused unofficial trade sanctions against Lithuania. This decision by the Lithuanian government is also viewed ambivalently in Lithuania, with the majority of the public not supporting or understanding the decision, which has resulted in a deterioration of relations with China. This research will use a process tracing approach to collect data that will reveal the detailed process and reasons behind this decision. The project's main activity is to conduct interviews with actors involved in the political process.