“Do not bring us peace”
China criticizes US embargo against Russia
03/09/2022 10:56 am
Despite the attack on Ukraine, good cooperation with Russia is important to China. The country considers it wrong to “swing the big stick of sanctions”. State Department spokesman Zhao Lijian has made a clear demand of the United States.
China has criticized the US ban on oil, gas and coal imports from Russia in response to the Ukraine war. “Weaving the big stick of sanctions won’t bring us peace and security,” said foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian. It will only cause great difficulties for the affected countries for the economy and the well-being of the people. “Everyone loses from this scenario, and sanctions only increase division and confrontation.”
China and Russia have maintained good cooperation in the field of energy. “We will continue normal trade cooperation,” the spokesman said. He also commented on possible punitive actions by the US if Chinese banks and companies do not comply with the other sanctions previously imposed: China will take “all necessary measures” to resolutely defend the legitimate interests of Chinese companies and individuals.
China opposes any unilateral sanctions and an extension of the US side’s jurisdiction beyond American territory, said Zhao Lijian. In dealing with the Ukraine issue and Russia, the US should take China’s concerns seriously and avoid undermining China’s rights and interests.