The normal exchange and cooperation between Chinese and Russian companies should not be disturbed or affected, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun at a press briefing in Beijing on Monday.
Guo made the statement in response to a media query about the European Union's (EU) decision to include Chinese companies and financial institutions in its 18th round of sanctions against Russia.
"China opposes any unilateral sanctions that have no basis in international law or the authorization of the UN Security Council. On the Ukraine crisis, China has been committed to promoting peace talks. We never provide lethal weapons to any party to the conflict, and strictly control the exports of dual-use items. The normal exchange and cooperation between Chinese and Russian companies should not be disturbed or affected. We urge the EU to stop harming the lawful interests of Chinese companies without any factual basis. China will do what is necessary to firmly safeguard the legitimate and lawful rights and interests of Chinese companies," said Guo.
Chinese, Russian companies' normal cooperation shouldn't be disturbed: spokesman
Protesters filled Mexico City's Paseo de la Reforma on Saturday, rallying in solidarity with Venezuela and denouncing U.S. influence in Latin America.
The United States launched a large-scale military operation against Venezuela in the early hours of Jan 3, taking by force Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
Holding numerous flags and banners while chanting slogans intermittently, a huge crowd of protesters criticized U.S. military actions against Venezuela and the unlawful control over President Maduro and his spouse, calling for respect for national sovereignty and regional peace.
"We oppose the U.S. intervention and hegemony towards the countries in Latin America. The United States has flagrantly trampled on international law, bombed Caracas and kidnapped the Maduro couple. The U.S. interventionism has become extremely blatant. We must firmly oppose and be highly vigilant, because this is not only related to a certain country, but also to all countries," said a protester.
"We demand that the United States stop interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs. The country must immediately cease its exploitation and plundering of the countries in Latin America," said another protester.
Protest erupts in Mexico City over US military operation in Venezuela
