China warns against EU sanctions on companies over Russia

(ANSA-AFP) - BERLIN, MAY 9 - China on Tuesday warned the European Union against imposing sanctions on Chinese companies over Russia, saying it would take action to protect their interests. Referring to discussions within the EU over possible restrictions on eight Chinese companies, Foreign Minister Qin Gang said that if punitive action was taken, "China will also take the necessary response to firmly protect the legitimate interests of Chinese companies". Chinese and Russian companies enjoy "normal exchanges and cooperation" which "should not be affected", Qin said, following talks in Berlin with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. China was "firmly against" other countries imposing their own regulations or taking unilateral action against it, he added. (ANSA-AFP).

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