EU Imposes New Sanctions on 19 Entities with Ties to China for Supporting Russia
The 19 Chinese companies have been sanctioned along with 61 entities for their involvement in supporting Russia’s military and industrial complex in the war with Ukraine, according to the European Union (EU).
The sanctions were imposed on companies based in mainland China and Hong Kong, as well as those in Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, India, Kazakhstan, and the United Arab Emirates. These companies were found to have direct links to entities that support Russia’s defense and security sector, as stated in the list released by the EU’s Official Journal.
Many of these companies assist Russia in bypassing sanctions imposed by the EU and provide materials used in drones or other items that aid the Kremlin’s military operations.
Notable Chinese entities among those sanctioned include China Head Aerospace Group and Shenzhen 5G High-Tech Innovation company, both of which have been previously blacklisted by the U.S. government for their involvement with Russian military activities.
Reacting to the sanctions, the Chinese regime vowed to take necessary measures to protect the interests of its companies. The EU’s move comes amidst growing concerns in the West about China’s support of Russia’s war efforts.
The State Department welcomed the EU’s sanctions, highlighting that Russia’s capability to produce weapons and systems has been bolstered by support from Chinese industry.
