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China Condemns EU's Inclusion of Chinese Entities in Sanctions Package Against Russia
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 25, 2026
1 min readLast updated: April 25, 2026
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China strongly opposes the EU’s inclusion of Chinese entities in its 20th sanctions package against Russia, calling the measure harmful to bilateral trust and warning of consequences.
China Opposes EU Sanctions on Chinese Entities Over Russia Ties
China's Response to EU Sanctions on Chinese Entities
BEIJING, April 25 (Reuters) - China's commerce ministry on Saturday expressed "firm opposition" to the European Union's inclusion of Chinese entities in its 20th round of sanctions against Russia, demanding their immediate removal from the list.
Details of the EU Sanctions Package
The EU sanctions package targets third-country suppliers of critical high-tech items, including China-based entities accused of providing dual-use goods or weapons systems to Russia's military-industrial complex.
Impact on China-EU Relations
The move "runs counter to the spirit of the consensus reached between Chinese and EU leaders, and seriously undermines mutual trust and the overall stability of bilateral relations", a spokesperson for China's commerce ministry said in a statement.
China's Warning and Next Steps
The ministry warned it would take "necessary measures" to protect Chinese companies and said "all consequences will be borne by the EU side," the statement added.
(Reporting by Ziyi Tang and Ryan Woo; Editing by Aidan Lewis)
Key Takeaways
- •The EU’s 20th sanctions package, adopted on 23 April 2026, designates 16 China‑based companies among suppliers of dual‑use goods or weapons systems to Russia’s military‑industrial complex.
- •China’s commerce ministry described the EU move as undermining consensus and mutual trust, demanded immediate removal of Chinese entities, and warned it would take necessary protective measures.
- •This marks a continuation of EU scrutiny: earlier sanctions rounds (18th and 19th) already targeted Chinese financial and energy actors tied to Russia’s war effort.
Frequently Asked Questions about China condemns EU's inclusion of Chinese entities in sanctions package against Russia
1Why did China condemn the EU's latest sanctions package?
China condemned the EU's inclusion of Chinese entities in its sanctions against Russia, stating it opposes the move and demands their removal.
2What do the new EU sanctions target?
The EU sanctions package targets suppliers of critical high-tech items, including China-based entities accused of providing dual-use goods to Russia.
3How did China's commerce ministry respond to the EU's actions?
China's commerce ministry warned it would take necessary measures to protect Chinese companies and that all consequences would be borne by the EU.
4How might the sanctions impact China-EU relations?
China stated the move undermines mutual trust and bilateral relations between China and the EU.
5What items are involved in the sanctions against Chinese entities?
The sanctions focus on critical high-tech items and dual-use goods allegedly provided by Chinese companies to Russia's military-industrial complex.
