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Beijing Warns Europe As Chinese Entities Included In Russia Sanctions
China's commerce ministry expressed firm opposition to the EU's inclusion of Chinese entities in its 20th round of sanctions against Russia, demanding their immediate removal. It warned that it would take necessary measures to protect Chinese companies and said all consequences would be borne by the EU. The sanctions package targets third-country suppliers of critical high-tech items, including China-based entities accused of providing dual-use goods or weapons systems to Russia's military-industrial complex.
Why It Matters
This highlights tensions between China and the EU over sanctions on Russia and could affect bilateral trust and high-tech supply chains.
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China's commerce ministry protests and demands removal from list
April 25, 2026
China's commerce ministry said it expressed firm opposition to the EU's inclusion of Chinese entities in the sanctions and demanded their immediate removal from the list. It warned of necessary measures to protect Chinese companies and said all consequences would be borne by the EU.
EU sanctions target Chinese entities in Russia sanctions round
April 25, 2026
The EU's latest sanctions package, its 20th round against Russia, targets third-country suppliers of critical high-tech items, including China-based entities accused of providing dual-use goods or weapons systems to Russia's military-industrial complex.