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Opinion

The White Paper on China and WTO

On June 28, the White Paper on China and the World Trade Organization was published. China joined the WTO in 2001, which marks a key milestone in its intensive participation in economic globalization. The past 17 years witness how the role of China has evolved from an active partaker, to an important contributor, and eventually a firm guardian and defender of the multilateral trading system. The White Paper presents to the world China’s satisfactory performance as a WTO member so far, as well as its positive attitude and strong determination to safeguard the global trading system. […]

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Foreign affairs

Vilnius to mark US declaration condemning Baltic occupation

A traditional celebration will be held in Vilnius’ Vašingtono Aikštė (Washington Square) on Thursday to thank the United States on the 78th anniversary of the Sumner Welles Declaration that condemned the Soviet occupation of the Baltic states. […]

D. Grybauskaitė and D. Trump
Foreign affairs

Unexpected words to Grybauskaitė from Trump and Macron

The NATO summit meeting could have ended in failure – there were talks about US President Donald Trump‘s ultimatum of withdrawing from the Alliance. However, after tense minutes of a closed meeting, the American’s moods changed. The Lithuanian president was among those, who received thanks for such a successful conclusion. […]

CORPORATE

Trade war pushes to think of a plan B

Lithuanian exporters are watching the impending trade war between the United States and Europe with concern. So far, the largest threat has arisen to the makers of European car parts, however the unpredictable Donald Trump […]

Ben Hodges
Defence

US Army Europe commander to come to Lithuania

Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, the US Army commander in Europe, is coming to Lithuania on Thursday to discuss the security situation in the region. […]