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Beijing Warns EU Repercussions Over Sanctions on 27 Firms

4/26/2026

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Beijing warned EU will shoulder any repercussions from its latest Russia sanctions.
China’s commerce ministry demanded the EU delete 27 Chinese and Hong Kong firms from its 20th Russia sanctions round.
The EU said the firms were accused of supplying dual-use military and civilian items to Russia’s defence industry.
Beijing called the sanctions a breach of the EU-China consensus, said they damage mutual trust, and will protect Chinese companies.

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Beijing warned EU will shoulder any repercussions from its latest Russia sanctions.
China’s commerce ministry demanded the EU delete 27 Chinese and Hong Kong firms from its 20th Russia sanctions round.
The EU said the firms were accused of supplying dual-use military and civilian items to Russia’s defence industry.
Beijing called the sanctions a breach of the EU-China consensus, said they damage mutual trust, and will protect Chinese companies.