beijing vs taiwan, germany, lithuania

Beijing Pressures German Company to Cut Ties With Lithuania

Of late, China has been making news for showing aggression in controlling areas and nearby regions that it deems a part of the mainland. Now, it’s Lithuania for supporting Taiwan. Not only is the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) trying various means to exert its control over Taiwan, but the Chinese government is putting pressure on ...

Max Lu

Close up of German Continental automotive manufacturing company Continental's sign at their headquarters in Silicon Valley, California.

Lithuanians Told to Throw Away Chinese Phones

Recently, Lithuania has taken a strong stance against China and asked its citizens to discard Chinese-made phones. Chinese-origin products, especially gadgets, are quite popular across the world for their affordability and value for money factor. Chinese phones and tablets, for example, are sold in huge numbers in Indian countries and they are also popular in ...

Max Lu

A Huawei phone.

Lithuania Blocks Chinese Scanning Equipment on National Security Grounds

It appears that China’s ambition of emerging as an Asian superpower has hit a stumbling block. After Australia opted to export their coal to other Asian nations, another country has given a cold shoulder to China for trading activity anomalies. Lithuania’s government has prevented China-based Nuctech’s subsidiary from supplying baggage-scanning equipment for aviation usage. The ...

Max Lu

The Lithuania flag.

Lithuanian Lullaby: Step Back in Time and Hear These Beautiful Sounds

The lullaby is evocative of a mother’s love, care, and protection, of being cradled in her tender arms, and of being tucked in at bedtime. The lullaby is the memory of our grandmothers and our ancestors. It is an archetypical sound, ancestral, as well as a foundational connection with our culture. Lithuania is a beautiful ...

Jessica Kneipp

A mother singing a lullaby while holding her daughter.

The Beautiful Tradition of Lithuania’s Papercut Art: Karpiniai

Art and artists are well-respected, and one such wonderful art form from Lithuania is karpiniai. Wanderlust never feels completely satisfied unless a European country is added to your Instagram stories. One such scenic and picturesque destination is Lithuania. With its lush greenery, blue waters, and a sense of beauty all around, you can easily imagine a ...

Armin Auctor

Karpiniai of angels and snowflakes hanging in a window.

Explore Lithuania: The City of Vilnius

Vilnius is the capital city of Lithuania. It is also the largest city in the country and has a population in excess of 587,500. The name comes from the Vilnia River. The strong Jewish influence in the city earned it the nickname “Jerusalem of Lithuania.” The Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC) has classified ...

Nspirement Staff

A city street in Vilnius, Lithuania.