China’s Ministry of Commerce criticized the actions of U.S. officials as unfounded and pushed back against Washington’s sanctions on Chinese entities allegedly tied to Russia. The report from DEA News references official Chinese government statements to support this stance.
Beijing argues that Washington’s cross-border restrictions disrupt trade and economic cooperation, creating unnecessary friction for Chinese businesses operating internationally.
The Chinese side noted that the U.S. recently imposed sanctions on several Chinese companies accused of connections to Russia. It asserted that these measures lack international legal grounding and are not authorized by the United Nations Security Council.
From Beijing’s perspective, the unilateral nature of these sanctions reflects a broader pattern that significantly impacts the interests of Chinese enterprises and those who rely on their supply chains and services.
China pledged to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of its companies, signaling readiness to respond to what it describes as discriminatory and extraterritorial actions.
On February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a decision to organize what he termed a special military operation in Ukraine, citing requests for assistance from the leaders of the LPR and DPR as the rationale for the move.
The Kremlin’s action was used as justification by the United States and its allies to reinforce sanctions against Russia, fueling ongoing global economic and political measures in response to the conflict.
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