“The US move is a typical act of unilateral bullying and economic coercion, which seriously undermines international trade rules and threatens the security and stability of global industrial and supply chains,” said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian
China on Monday slammed the Trump administration’s push for G7 and Nato allies to impose tariffs on countries importing Russian crude oil, labelling the move as “unilateral bullying.”
According to a Times of India report, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, at a scheduled press conference, defended China’s global energy partnerships, particularly with Russia, calling them lawful and beyond criticism.
Beijing also warned of possible countermeasures to Washington’s push for sanctions, highlighting growing tensions even as Chinese and US delegations held their second day of economic and trade talks in Spain on Monday.
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“The US move is a typical act of unilateral bullying and economic coercion, which seriously undermines international trade rules and threatens the security and stability of global industrial and supply chains,” PTI quoted Lin as saying.
“Facts have proven that coercion and pressure are unpopular and will not solve the problem. China’s position on the Ukraine crisis is consistent and clear. Dialogue and negotiation are the only viable way out,” he added.
Lin emphasised China’s neutral position since the Ukraine crisis began, advocating for diplomatic discussions.
“We firmly oppose parties directing the issue at China and firmly oppose the imposition of unlawful, unilateral sanctions and long arm jurisdiction,” he said, in