Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin on December 17 refuted Lithuania's accusation of violating the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, saying it resolutely opposes the Lithuanian side spreading false information and shirking responsibilities. He made the remarks during a daily press briefing when answering a query on the Lithuanian foreign minister's recent accusations against China. The foreign minister reportedly said that Lithuanian diplomats in China had asked for a longer validity of their identification cards but received no reply, and accused China of violating the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.