Beijing lashes out at EU after Chinese firms included in latest Russia sanctions – POLITICO

Beijing warned Brussels that the “EU will bear all consequences” after the bloc included Chinese companies in its latest sanctions package against Russia, escalating tensions in an already strained Sino-Europe trade relationship.

In a statement issued late Saturday, China's commerce ministry said it was “strongly dissatisfied” and “firmly opposes” the inclusion of Chinese businesses in the Russia sanctions, accusing the EU of acting “brazenly” despite repeated objections.

“China urges the EU to immediately remove Chinese companies and individuals from the sanctions list,” the ministry said in the statement, warning that Beijing “will take necessary measures to resolutely safeguard” their interests.