The European Union has once again imposed sanctions on 15 Chinese enterprises, only to run headfirst into a solid wall of resistance! On July 23, the EU unveiled its 21st round of sanctions against Russia, targeting a total of 15 Chinese companies. In response, China swiftly announced on July 24 (today) its decision to place 14 EU entities, including the Rafat Group, on its export control restricted list.
This latest round of EU sanctions against Russia is by far the largest in scale, surpassing all previous records. The measures span multiple sectors including energy, finance, trade, and infrastructure. A total of 48 individuals and 170 entities have been designated for sanctions, and even four airports in Russia are now under sanctions. While this may seem absurd or ridiculous to some, the EU has indeed carried out such actions. So what’s the purpose of sanctioning airports? Simply put, it aims to undermine Russia's economy and people’s livelihood. From another perspective, the EU’s sanctions against Russia are now running out of steam—there’s simply nothing left to target.
Notably, this time 15 Chinese companies have been sanctioned—the highest number ever recorded. Previously, the EU hesitated due to concerns about China’s retaliatory measures, so they typically targeted just 2 or 3 Chinese firms per round. This time, however, they launched a massive, wholesale crackdown. Of course, many Chinese companies are doing business with Russia. If the EU were to lower its sanction threshold to include any company trading with Russia, then at least tens of thousands of Chinese firms would be subject to sanctions. But our counteraction was swift—within just a few hours, the EU got a firsthand taste of what it means to kick a brick wall.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1871585281508363/
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