China has slammed the EU’s latest sanctions targeting Chinese firms and individuals tied to Russia, warning it could damage trade relations between the two economic giants.
The Ministry of Commerce called the EU’s 16th sanctions package “contrary to leader-level consensus” and urged Brussels to stop smearing China or shifting responsibility for the Ukraine crisis. “We oppose unilateral sanctions lacking legal basis,” a spokesperson stated, emphasizing China’s support for peace talks over the conflict.
While pledging to protect Chinese businesses’ rights, Beijing reaffirmed its stance that diplomatic dialogue – not sanctions – is the path forward. Will this friction reshape EU-China trade dynamics?
