EU's 20th Round of Sanctions Against Russia Includes Multiple Chinese Companies; Beijing Criticizes as 'Reckless'
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to the EU's 20th round of sanctions against Russia, which included several Chinese companies. China criticized the EU's actions as undermining EU-China relations and demanded the removal of companies from the sanctions list, stating it would take necessary measures.
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, April 25) Tensions in China-EU relations have escalated again. In response to the EU's recent adoption of the 20th round of sanctions against Russia, which listed several Chinese companies, China's Ministry of Commerce expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition this evening, criticizing the move as "reckless," severely undermining the overall bilateral relationship between China and Europe. It also threatened to take necessary measures to safeguard its rights, holding the European side accountable for all consequences.
According to a press release titled "Spokesperson's Answer to Reporters' Questions" issued by a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce on the evening of April 25, the EU, despite China's repeated representations and objections, "recklessly" listed Chinese companies in its 20th round of sanctions against Russia. China expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to this.
The spokesperson stated that China has repeatedly reaffirmed its firm opposition to unilateral sanctions not authorized by the UN Security Council and its firm opposition to the so-called "long-arm jurisdiction" exercised by the European side against Chinese enterprises and individuals. The spokesperson pointed out that the EU's actions run counter to the spirit of consensus reached by China-EU leaders, "severely undermining mutual trust between China and Europe and the overall bilateral relationship." China urged the European side to immediately remove Chinese enterprises and individuals from the sanctions list, adhere to the spirit of consensus between the leaders of both sides, and find solutions to their respective concerns through dialogue and consultation.
Finally, the spokesperson threatened that China would take necessary measures to resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises, and all consequences would be borne by the European side.
According to an announcement on the official website of the European Commission, the 20th round of sanctions against Russia placed 60 entities that directly or indirectly support Russia's military-industrial complex or are involved in circumventing sanctions on a comprehensive sanctions list. In addition to 32 Russian entities, it also includes 28 entities from third countries, including China (including Hong Kong), Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and Thailand.
The announcement shows that six Chinese companies and one individual were placed on the comprehensive sanctions list. These six Chinese companies are: Yangguang Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., Yangzhou Yangjie Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., Environmental Test Systems (China) Co., Ltd., Hunan Haotianyi Aviation Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing Xichao International Trade Co., Ltd., and Shenzhen Yidian Aviation Technology Co., Ltd. Their funds and resources in the EU are frozen, and EU operators are prohibited from providing them with any funds or economic resources.
In addition, 21 Chinese companies were placed on the export control list, with the EU prohibiting the export or transfer of related controlled items and technologies to them. Among the sanctions against Belarus, China Aerospace Sanjiang Group Co., Ltd. was also included. (Edited by Yang Shen-ru / Chang Chih-hsuan) 1150425
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, April 25) Tensions in China-EU relations have escalated again. In response to the EU's recent adoption of the 20th round of sanctions against Russia, which listed several Chinese companies, China's Ministry of Commerce expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition this evening, criticizing the move as "reckless," severely undermining the overall bilateral relationship between China and Europe. It also threatened to take necessary measures to safeguard its rights, holding the European side accountable for all consequences.
According to a press release titled "Spokesperson's Answer to Reporters' Questions" issued by a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce on the evening of April 25, the EU, despite China's repeated representations and objections, "recklessly" listed Chinese companies in its 20th round of sanctions against Russia. China expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to this.
The spokesperson stated that China has repeatedly reaffirmed its firm opposition to unilateral sanctions not authorized by the UN Security Council and its firm opposition to the so-called "long-arm jurisdiction" exercised by the European side against Chinese enterprises and individuals. The spokesperson pointed out that the EU's actions run counter to the spirit of consensus reached by China-EU leaders, "severely undermining mutual trust between China and Europe and the overall bilateral relationship." China urged the European side to immediately remove Chinese enterprises and individuals from the sanctions list, adhere to the spirit of consensus between the leaders of both sides, and find solutions to their respective concerns through dialogue and consultation.
Finally, the spokesperson threatened that China would take necessary measures to resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises, and all consequences would be borne by the European side.
According to an announcement on the official website of the European Commission, the 20th round of sanctions against Russia placed 60 entities that directly or indirectly support Russia's military-industrial complex or are involved in circumventing sanctions on a comprehensive sanctions list. In addition to 32 Russian entities, it also includes 28 entities from third countries, including China (including Hong Kong), Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and Thailand.
The announcement shows that six Chinese companies and one individual were placed on the comprehensive sanctions list. These six Chinese companies are: Yangguang Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., Yangzhou Yangjie Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., Environmental Test Systems (China) Co., Ltd., Hunan Haotianyi Aviation Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing Xichao International Trade Co., Ltd., and Shenzhen Yidian Aviation Technology Co., Ltd. Their funds and resources in the EU are frozen, and EU operators are prohibited from providing them with any funds or economic resources.
In addition, 21 Chinese companies were placed on the export control list, with the EU prohibiting the export or transfer of related controlled items and technologies to them. Among the sanctions against Belarus, China Aerospace Sanjiang Group Co., Ltd. was also included. (Edited by Yang Shen-ru / Chang Chih-hsuan) 1150425
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