- China has opposed the European Union's inclusion of Chinese entities in its Russia sanctions list
- The sanctions target third-country suppliers of critical high-tech and dual-use goods to Russia
- China has said the sanctions undermine mutual trust and stability in China-EU relations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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