Tensions have escalated between China and the European Union after the EU, for the first time, sanctioned Chinese banks and companies for allegedly aiding Russia's war effort in Ukraine.
Beijing has strongly condemned the move, calling the sanctions unlawful and promising to retaliate to protect its economic interests. The sanctions come ahead of a high-stakes EU-China summit, further straining diplomatic relations. China insists it cannot accept a Russian defeat in Ukraine, raising concerns in Europe about Beijing's true stance on the conflict.
The dispute highlights growing friction over the Ukraine war, global trade, and the future of EU-China relations.
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