Beijing Protests EU Sanctions on Chinese Firms Over Russia

China has criticized the European Union’s decision to include Chinese companies in its 20th package of sanctions against Russia.

According to China’s Ministry of Commerce, the move undermines mutual trust and threatens the stability of relations between Beijing and the European Union.

The sanctions target entities in third countries that are accused of supplying Russia with dual-use technology or components for the military industry.

Beijing rejects the accusations and has called for the immediate removal of Chinese firms from the sanctions list.

At the same time, it warned that it would take the “necessary measures” to protect its companies, adding that the European side would bear the consequences.

(reuters, mja)