China is trying to justify its cooperation with Russia amid possible sanctions

The European Union is planning to impose sanctions on several Chinese corporations that contribute to the armament of Russian invaders.

Beijing is outraged by these steps and assures that it does not support the Russians in the war against Ukraine.

The European Union is preparing to consider sanctions against 7 Chinese companies and a number of companies from other countries that support the Russian occupiers. China has already responded with an official statement, hoping to delay the EU's tough decision.

China's position on cooperation with Russia: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin spoke at a briefing about his country's cooperation with the occupiers. He claims that this cooperation involves only trade and economic relations and does not help the Russians in their war against Ukraine.

Sino-Russian economic and trade cooperation is not related to the crisis in Ukraine. It is not directed against any third party, and we are categorically against anyone interfering with it and taking intimidating measures," Wenbin said.

Nevertheless, Beijing also warns of retaliatory actions to impose sanctions. Wenbin did not disclose specific steps. According to him, EU sanctions could undermine "mutual trust and cooperation between China and the EU."

China calls on the EU to abandon the imposition of sanctions and claims that it always supports its "legitimate and legitimate" interests. Regarding the war in Ukraine, Beijing claims that it plays a "constructive role in resolving the crisis."
In general, China is trying to reduce tensions related to cooperation with Russia and avoid sanctions from the European Union. Beijing declares its unwillingness to help Russia's military campaign in Ukraine and tries to focus on trade and economic relations. It remains to be seen whether this position will change the EU's approach to sanctions. It is worth monitoring further developments and the international community's reaction to China's actions in the context of cooperation with Russia.

In the future, the consequences of sanctions against Chinese companies may be of great importance not only for China but also for the European Union. On the one hand, sanctions could put additional pressure on Russia, showing that the international community is not going to tolerate aggression against Ukraine. On the other hand, sanctions could undermine cooperation between the EU and China, which is important for the economic development of both sides.

It is also worth noting that Chinese diplomacy is trying to preserve its country's international reputation. By retreating from active support for Russia, Beijing hopes to strengthen its position on the world stage and avoid the negative consequences of association with the aggressor.

Overall, the situation around China's cooperation with Russia is dynamic and unpredictable. The European Union's response to Beijing's statements and the possibility of imposing sanctions on Chinese companies remains an open question. Nevertheless, the international community must closely monitor developments and prepare for various scenarios