In response to the upcoming two-year anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the United States and Europe simultaneously imposed the 13th round of sanctions on Russia, while trying to include individuals and entities in countries such as China and India. On the occasion of the latest round of sanctions imposed by the European Union and the United Kingdom on Chinese companies, Spokesperson Mao Ning made it clear at a regular press conference that China has always maintained the principle of objectivity and fairness and has the right to carry out normal cooperation with other countries in the world. China opposes unilateral sanctions that have no basis in international law and are authorized by the Security Council, and resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of enterprises. The United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union are eager to expand the scope of sanctions this time, especially directly naming Chinese companies by name, which is closely related to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. This kind of "encirclement and suppression" is ostensibly intended to punish "individuals and entities who ignore sanctions", but in fact, there have been 12 rounds of sanctions that show that the economic blockade imposed by Western countries on Russia has had little effect, but has brought a serious impact on the EU economy. For the United States and Europe, such an outcome is undoubtedly unacceptable. In particular, after the EU announced its assistance to Ukraine, Ukraine suffered a huge setback on the battlefield, which further showed the failure of Western sanctions against Russia, which aroused widespread concern from the outside world. The two-year conflict has made all parties realize that "encirclement and suppression" of China and Russia will not achieve the desired results.
For Hungary, which is at odds with the EU's top brass on the Ukraine issue, the EU's sanctions against Russia are undoubtedly adding chaos to the complex political landscape. Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjártó bluntly said that the EU is trying to curry favor with the United States by imposing sanctions on Russia, but such sanctions are meaningless and have no practical effect on ending the conflict. Germany warned before the EU promoted this round of sanctions, saying that sanctions against Russia should not be extended to China, so as not to affect Sino-European relations. The tendency of von der Leyen and others to express their stance on Russia has also caused disagreement and turmoil within the EU. In the face of the tough stance of the United States, the attitudes of EU countries have also begun to diverge, which will affect the development of Sino-European relations. However, in this complex network of international relations, the high-level reception of Foreign Minister Wang Yi by France and Germany shows the importance they attach to China-EU relations, and reflects the firm position of these two European powers that they are not easily swayed by external pressure.
In response to the news that the White House plans to impose sanctions on some Chinese companies on the grounds of "Sino-Russian cooperation", Chinese spokesperson Mao Ning made a clear statement at a regular press conference. Mao Ning said that China has always maintained an objective and fair position on the Ukraine issue and has the right to cooperate normally with other countries. China has always resolutely opposed unilateral sanctions that have no basis in international law and are authorized by the Security Council, and firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies. The US, the UK and the EU have obviously expanded the scope of sanctions this time, with obvious political objectives, and the attempt to pressure Russia's economic blockade through sanctions will not only have a limited impact, but may lead to more complex situations. The overestimation of Russia by the United States and Europe has led them to misjudge the actual effects of economic sanctions, leaving them in a difficult position in the international political arena.
In the face of the "encirclement and suppression" by the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union, China has upheld the established principles and positions and firmly defended its national interests and the legitimate rights and interests of its enterprises. **'s statement shows China's steadiness and maturity, and clearly expresses its determination to safeguard its own interests. China's attitude has also won the support and understanding of some European countries, which will contribute to the stability and development of China-EU relations. China's direct response shows the outside world that China has a firm position and a mature attitude towards international affairs, and will actively safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the country and enterprises, and maintain the stability of the international and economic order.
Through the analysis of the US, the UK and the EU's actions to "encircle and suppress" China and Russia and China's response, it can be seen that international political and economic relations are complex, and the interests of all parties are entangled, stirring the entire international landscape. The US, the UK and the EU are trying to pressure Russia through sanctions, which may affect China, but China's response is firm and wise, demonstrating China's self-confidence and maturity in international affairs. Under the current international situation, China needs to maintain a high degree of vigilance, continue to adhere to an independent foreign policy, safeguard national interests and the legitimate rights and interests of enterprises, and promote harmony and stability in international relations. In the end, it is hoped that all parties can resolve differences and jointly promote world peace and development through dialogue and cooperation.