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EU Sanctions 27 Chinese Entities Over Russia Ties; China Demands Removal
China has demanded that the European Union lift sanctions on 27 Chinese entities accused of aiding Russia's war in Ukraine. The Ministry of Commerce in Beijing warned of necessary measures to protect its interests and called for dialogue. The EU imposed the sanctions on April 23, 2026, targeting supplies to Russia's military.
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China demanded that the European Union remove Chinese businesses and individuals from its latest sanctions list related to Russia’s war in Ukraine, according to a South China Morning Post report. The Ministry of Commerce in Beijing warned the European Union that it would take whatever measures were necessary to protect the rights and interests of its citizens and companies.
' It added that the consequences of not lifting the sanctions would be 'borne by the EU'.
The EU announced its 20th round of sanctions over Russia’s war in Ukraine on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The sanctions targeted 27 entities from mainland China or Hong Kong. The EU accused the 27 entities of providing dual-use military and civilian supplies to the Russian military-industrial complex.
The EU also accused the 27 entities of helping Moscow circumvent Western sanctions. The Ministry of Commerce in Beijing stated that the sanctions had undermined mutual trust. It further stated that the sanctions had harmed bilateral relations between China and the EU.
The Ministry of Commerce in Beijing stated that the sanctions had been imposed despite repeated objections from Beijing. The ministry expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to the measures.
