At a regular press briefing on Wednesday, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning expressed strong opposition to the European Union's decision – backed by Britain – to include Chinese enterprises in its latest round of sanctions targeting Russia.
Mao Ning criticized the move as unreasonable and lacking a basis in international law, noting that such unilateral measures are not authorized by the United Nations Security Council. She voiced strong dissatisfaction with Brussels for undermining legitimate business interests.
On the Ukraine crisis, Mao reiterated that China remains committed to promoting peace talks and has never provided lethal weapons to any party involved in the conflict. She urged the EU to abandon what she described as double standards in economic and trade cooperation with Russia.
Warning of a firm response, Mao announced that China will take necessary measures to safeguard its rights and interests. This latest dispute adds a new twist to China-EU relations, which are already navigating trade tensions and differing geopolitical views.
For the global news audience – from young entrepreneurs to policy enthusiasts – this development underscores how shifting sanctions regimes can reshape international trade and diplomatic ties among major economies.
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China opposes EU's unreasonable sanctions on its enterprises
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