China on Saturday voiced strong dissatisfaction with and firm opposition to the European Union's recent move to include Chinese firms on its list of sanctions against Russia.
Despite China's repeated demarches and oppositions, the EU has included Chinese companies in its 20th package of sanctions against Russia, according to a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce.
In a statement released on the ministry's official website, the spokesperson said that China has repeatedly reaffirmed its firm opposition to unilateral sanctions without authorization from the United Nations Security Council and to the so-called long-arm jurisdiction imposed by the EU on Chinese firms and individuals.
The move goes against the spirit of the common understanding reached by the leaders of China and the EU, seriously undermining mutual trust between China and the EU and the overall bilateral relations, the spokesperson noted.
China urges the EU to immediately remove the Chinese enterprises and individuals from its sanctions list, abide by the spirit of the consensus reached by the leaders of both sides and find solutions to their respective concerns through dialogue and consultation, the spokesperson added.
China will take necessary measures to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies and all consequences will be borne by the EU, stated the spokesperson.
China strongly opposes EU arbitrary listing of Chinese firms in sanctions against Russia: spokesperson
China Media Group (CMG) has completed the recording of its annual Mid-Autumn Festival Gala in Huainan, a city in east China's Anhui province, showcasing traditional Chinese cultural charm powered entirely by clean energy.
Set along the banks of the Huaihe River and deeply rooted in the region's rich cultural heritage, the gala is designed to deliver an audiovisual feast featuring classical Chinese romanticism. It is scheduled to air nationwide on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on Friday, Sept 26.
The main stage, located in the lake area of Huainan People's Park, blended rippling water and moonlight to create a serene and beautiful atmosphere.
Organizers adopted a customized "one program, one lighting design" approach, seamlessly integrating lighting with artistic performance to accentuate the gala's vibe.
The entire production was powered completely by clean, green energy.
"We keep a close eye on how much electricity the equipment was using second by second, and patrolled more than 30 spots around the set to ensure that the power supply stays steady and reliable," said Shi Lei, deputy director of the digital smart distribution network department at State Grid Huainan Power Supply Company.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. Around China, people celebrate the day by gathering for moon-gazing, eating mooncakes, and lighting colorful lanterns.
CMG completes recording of Mid-Autumn Festival gala
