Q: On June 15, the EU announced a new package of sanctions against Russia, including sanctions against four additional Chinese companies. What is China's comment?

A: Despite China’s strong opposition and repeated solemn representations, the EU announced its new package of sanctions against Russia which includes sanctions against four additional Chinese companies. The Chinese side expresses its strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to this move and has once again lodged solemn representations with the EU.

China maintains an objective and impartial stance on the Ukraine crisis and has been committed to promoting peace talks and playing a constructive role in facilitating a political settlement. China firmly opposes the EU’s attempts to shift blame onto China and to make unwarranted accusations and smears against China over the Ukraine crisis, and strongly opposes illicit unilateral sanctions that are not authorized by the United Nations Security Council and lack any basis in international law. The Chinese side will take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies.