China Strongly Protests EU Sanctions on Chinese Companies Supporting Russian Defense Industry

China has sharply rejected the European Union's decision to include Chinese companies in a new sanctions package targeting firms that support Russia's military industry. Beijing is demanding the immediate withdrawal of Chinese firms from the EU sanctions list. The European Union has warned China of serious consequences following the inclusion of Chinese companies in the sanctions regime designed to restrict support for Russia's defense capabilities. The sanctions represent an escalation in EU efforts to prevent third-country companies from assisting Russia's military operations, particularly as the war in Ukraine continues.