The normal exchange and cooperation between Chinese and Russian enterprises are in line with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules and market principles, and should not be disrupted or affected, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a press briefing in Beijing on Thursday.
Lin made the remarks in response to a media query about the European Union's proposed sanctions on small Chinese banks for helping Russia get around the bloc's trade restrictions.
"China opposes unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction with no basis in international law or authorization by the UN Security Council. Most countries, including those in Europe and America, continue to maintain trade relations with Russia. The normal exchange and cooperation between Chinese and Russian enterprises are in line with WTO rules and market principles. These interactions do not target any third party and should not be disrupted or affected," Lin said.
China-Russia business ties comply with WTO rules, market principles: spokesman
China-Russia business ties comply with WTO rules, market principles: spokesman
The ongoing military exercise around Taiwan Island conducted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is a necessary measure to maintain peace and defend justice, Fred Tzou, deputy secretary general of the U.S.-based Alliance for China's Peaceful Reunification, said on Monday.
The Eastern Theater Command of the PLA on Monday started drills code-named "Justice Mission 2025" in the Taiwan Strait and areas to the north, southwest, southeast and east of Taiwan Island.
Tzou said the drill is a powerful response to recent U.S. arms sales plan to Taiwan totaling over 11 billion U.S. dollars.
"The root cause of the tensions across the Taiwan Strait is that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities refuse to admit the 1992 Consensus and the one-China principle. They seek separation in collusion with external forces and by use of military means. They heap up malicious slander and attacks against the mainland. They claim to be willing to improve the cross-Strait ties, but shows no sincerity in action. The arms sales with the United States this time infringe upon the peace and stability across the Strait and Taiwan people's interests," he said.
"As the spokesperson of the PLA Eastern Theater Command said, the drill named 'Justice Mission 2025' is a stern warning to Taiwan separatist forces and external interference. It is also a necessary action to safeguard national sovereignty and uphold national unity," said Tzou.
Tzou said the United States needs to work with China and respect China's core interests for common prosperity.
"The total amount of U.S. arms sales to Taiwan this time exceeds 11 billion U.S. dollars, setting a new record. In fact, such act constitutes a serious violation of the fundamental spirit of the three joint communiques between the United States and China, especially the August 17 Communique released in 1982," he said.
"Confrontation between China and the United States over the Taiwan issue does not serve U.S. interests. The two countries share extensive common interests and broad space for cooperation. China and the United States could become partners and friends and achieve mutual success and common prosperity," said Tzou.
Justice Mission 2025 aims at defending justice: expert
