China Warns EU of Consequences Over New Sanctions Targeting 27 Chinese Entities
Beijing says EU's 20th round of Russia-related sanctions undermines mutual trust and harms bilateral relations
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- The EU announced its 20th round of sanctions over the Ukraine war, targeting 27 entities from mainland China or Hong Kong for allegedly aiding Russia's military-industrial complex or helping Moscow circumvent Western sanctions.
- China's Ministry of Commerce warned it would take necessary measures to protect its citizens and companies, saying the consequences of not lifting sanctions would be borne by the EU.
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Warum es wichtig ist
This marks the EU's 20th round of sanctions related to the Ukraine war. The EU has been progressively targeting entities in China and other countries accused of supporting Russia's military-industrial complex or helping Moscow evade Western sanctions.
The Ministry of Commerce in Beijing also warned the bloc that it would take whatever measures were necessary to protect the rights and interests of its citizens and companies. "[We should] find a way to resolve our respective concerns through dialogue and consultation," the ministry said, adding that the consequences of not lifting the sanctions would be "borne by the EU". On Thursday, the EU announced its 20th round of sanctions over the war, which targeted 27 entities from mainland China or Hong Kong. Brussels accused them of providing dual-use military and civilian supplies to the Russian military-industrial complex or of helping Moscow circumvent Western sanctions. The commerce ministry said the sanctions had undermined "mutual trust" and harmed bilateral relations, adding that they had been imposed despite repeated objections from Beijing. "China expresses strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition," it said.
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China will likely impose retaliatory measures against EU companies
Wahrscheinlich · Innerhalb von Wochen
EU-China diplomatic talks may be initiated to resolve the dispute
Möglich · Innerhalb von Monaten
Offene Fragen
- What specific measures will China take in response
- Which Chinese companies were targeted
- How will this affect existing EU-China trade agreements
