Normal exchanges and cooperation between Chinese and Russian enterprises should not be disturbed or affected, said China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian at a regular press briefing in Beijing on Thursday.
The U.K. on Wednesday added several Chinese oil refiners and port operators to a list of sanctioned entities, saying they were being placed on the list for supporting Russia's energy industry.
Commenting on the case, Lin said China opposes such unilateral sanctions that lack the basis in international law and the authorization of the United Nations Security Council.
"China consistently opposes unilateral sanctions that lack the basis in international law and the authorization of the United Nations Security Council. We are strongly dissatisfied with Britain's relevant acts and have lodged stern representations with the British side. On the Ukraine crisis, China has been committed to promoting talks for peace. The normal exchanges and cooperation between Chinese and Russian companies should not be disturbed or affected. China will take necessary measures to resolutely safeguard its legitimate rights and interests," Lin said.
Chinese, Russian companies' normal exchanges, cooperation shouldn't be disturbed: spokesman
