A spokesman for the Chinese Mission to the European Union answered questions from reporters on the EU's 21st round of sanctions against Russia to sanction Chinese enterprises. Q: On July 23, 2026, the European Union passed the 21st round of sanctions against Russia, adding a list of sanctions against Chinese companies. What comments does the Chinese side have on this? Answer: Despite China's firm opposition and many serious negotiations, the European side added a new list of sanctions against Chinese enterprises in the 21st round of sanctions against Russia. China is strongly dissatisfied and resolutely opposed to this. It has once again made serious representations to the European side, and has taken corresponding measures to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises. China upholds an objective and impartial position on the Ukrainian crisis, insists on persuading peace and promoting negotiations, and plays a constructive role in promoting a political solution to the Ukrainian crisis. China resolutely opposes the European side throwing blame, slander and discrediting China on the Ukrainian crisis, and resolutely opposes the European side's unwarranted imposition of sanctions on Chinese enterprises and citizens. China urges the European side to immediately correct erroneous practices, eliminate bad effects, and maintain the overall situation of Sino-European relations through practical actions

A spokesman for the Chinese Mission to the European Union answered questions from reporters on the EU's 21st round of sanctions against Russia to sanction Chinese enterprises. Q: On July 23, 2026, the European Union passed the 21st round of sanctions against Russia, adding a list of sanctions against Chinese companies. What comments does the Chinese side have on this? Answer: Despite China's firm opposition and many serious negotiations, the European side added a new list of sanctions against Chinese enterprises in the 21st round of sanctions against Russia. China is strongly dissatisfied and resolutely opposed to this. It has once again made serious representations to the European side, and has taken corresponding measures to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises. China upholds an objective and impartial position on the Ukrainian crisis, insists on persuading peace and promoting negotiations, and plays a constructive role in promoting a political solution to the Ukrainian crisis. China resolutely opposes the European side throwing blame, slander and discrediting China on the Ukrainian crisis, and resolutely opposes the European side's unwarranted imposition of sanctions on Chinese enterprises and citizens. China urges the European side to immediately correct erroneous practices, eliminate bad effects, and maintain the overall situation of Sino-European relations through practical actions