China Denounces Sanctions by EU, UK, and Canada, Upholds Neutrality in Ukraine Conflict

China Protests Sanctions by EU, UK, and Canada

China has expressed strong opposition and lodged serious protests to the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom (UK), and Canada over their recent sanctions on Chinese entities. These sanctions were imposed on the grounds that the entities were allegedly supporting the Russian military.

A spokesperson from China's Foreign Ministry emphasized that normal exchanges and cooperation between Chinese and Russian businesses should not be interfered with or affected. The spokesperson also stressed that China has always upheld a just and objective position on the Ukraine crisis and has worked for its political settlement. China has never provided lethal weapons to any party of the conflict and exercises strict export control over dual-use articles.

The EU, UK, and Canada have defended their sanctions, claiming that the targeted entities have been identified as supporting the Russian military-industrial complex or engaged in sanctions circumvention. However, China maintains that these sanctions are unjustified and preposterous.

The Chinese Embassy in the UK has also expressed firm opposition to the UK's sanctions, stating that China believes dialogue and negotiation are the only viable way out of the crisis. The embassy also noted that China exercises strict export controls over dual-use articles in accordance with laws and regulations.

The EU's sanctions against Chinese enterprises are seen as an attempt to push China to fully align with the bloc's stance toward Russia and to cooperate with it in economically isolating and pressuring Russia. However, China has made it clear that it will not be pressured into taking sides in the conflict.

this escalation is not just about pressuring Russia but also about ensuring that Europe's interests are recognized and protected in any future resolution of the conflict.