BEIJING, April 25 (Reuters) - China's commerce ministry on Saturday expressed "firm opposition" to the European Union's inclusion of Chinese entities in its 20th round of sanctions against Russia,
China Opposes EU Sanctions on Chinese Entities Over Russia Ties
China's Response to EU Sanctions on Chinese Entities
BEIJING, April 25 (Reuters) - China's commerce ministry on Saturday expressed "firm opposition" to the European Union's inclusion of Chinese entities in its 20th round of sanctions against Russia, demanding their immediate removal from the list.
Details of the EU Sanctions Package
The EU 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.
Impact on China-EU Relations
The move "runs counter to the spirit of the consensus reached between Chinese and EU leaders, and seriously undermines mutual trust and the overall stability of bilateral relations", a spokesperson for China's commerce ministry said in a statement.
China's Warning and Next Steps
The ministry warned it would take "necessary measures" to protect Chinese companies and said "all consequences will be borne by the EU side," the statement added.
(Reporting by Ziyi Tang and Ryan Woo; Editing by Aidan Lewis)
