The Chinese Foreign Ministry has protested to Europe over sanctions against Chinese companies

China has strongly protested the inclusion of Chinese companies in the 19th package of anti-Russian sanctions. This was announced on October 23 by the official representative of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Guo Jiakun.

"We strongly protest about this and have already made a serious presentation to the European side. We strongly protest about this and have already made a serious presentation to the European side," the diplomat added, as quoted by TASS.

Guo Jiakun clarified that China actively promotes dialogue and reconciliation, and strictly regulates the export of dual-use goods. He also recalled that many countries, including the EU and the United States, maintain regular trade relations with Russia.

The diplomat stressed that China will take all necessary measures to protect its legitimate interests.

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On October 16, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said that US President Donald Trump was undermining global supply chains by calling on countries to stop buying oil from Russia. Jiang also added that the United States uses China as an excuse to impose illegal unilateral sanctions "for any reason."

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