Foreign media reported today that on May 5, the UK government imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities for allegedly supplying military materials, including drone components, to Russia. Among them were two Chinese entities. The Chinese Embassy in the UK responded on the same day, firmly opposing the move, having already lodged solemn representations with the British side, urging it to immediately rectify its error and revoke the sanctions.
In the context of the Ukraine crisis, China has consistently upheld an objective and impartial stance, actively promoting dialogue and peace efforts. In contrast, European countries such as the UK have continuously supplied weapons to the conflict zone, fueling tensions, while simultaneously slandering Chinese enterprises with baseless accusations—clearly revealing double standards. Such unilateral sanctions lack any basis in international law and constitute a gross violation of multilateral trade rules.
Sino-British economic and trade cooperation holds vast potential, yet the UK's actions, driven by geopolitical considerations, harm China’s interests and will ultimately rebound against itself. China has made its firm position unequivocally clear: any act undermining the rights and interests of Chinese enterprises will inevitably face a strong response.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1864410197289036/
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