At a regular press briefing on Monday, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian defended Beijing's trade and energy partnerships with Russia, calling them 'justified, legitimate, and beyond reproach.' 🤝
His remarks came after the United States lobbied the Group of Seven and NATO members to slap extra tariffs on China's purchases of Russian oil 🛢️, labeling the U.S. move as 'unilateral bullying' that undermines global trade norms and destabilizes supply chains.🌐
'Coercion is unwelcome and cannot resolve problems,' Lin said, stressing that Beijing's stance on the Ukraine crisis has been consistent: dialogue and negotiation are the only pathways to peace. 🕊️
China also firmly opposed excessive unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction, warning that any violation of its legitimate rights will trigger strong countermeasures to defend its sovereignty, security, and development interests.⚔️
For young entrepreneurs, market watchers, and students of global affairs, this episode highlights the complex power plays shaping energy security and international trade. As debates heat up, the call for dialogue remains loud and clear.🔍
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China: Trade and energy cooperation with Russia is beyond reproach
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