Hey fam, fresh from Beijing! On Monday, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian dropped a statement defending the Chinese mainland's trade and energy ties with Russia as “beyond reproach.” 🌐✨
Why the buzz? The US has been rallying G7 and NATO members to slap extra tariffs on China over its imports of Russian oil. Lin branded these moves as “unilateral bullying” and warned they could disrupt global supply chains – picture your next smartphone battery taking longer to build! 🔋🚫
Lin emphasized that coercion rarely solves anything, and chalked up these sanctions to an “excessive, illegal” overreach that threatens international trade rules. Instead, he reiterated that dialogue and negotiation are the real MVPs when it comes to easing the Ukraine crisis. 🤝🕊️
Moreover, China firmly opposes any long-arm jurisdiction that clips its wings. Lin made it clear: if the Chinese mainland’s legitimate rights and interests are trampled, expect firm countermeasures to defend its sovereignty, security, and development goals. 💪🏽⚖️
For young pros in Colombo, Bangkok, or Ho Chi Minh City juggling global trends and fast news cycles, this saga is a reminder that geopolitics still moves markets and shapes the tech we love. Stay tuned, and keep your feed on alert! 📲👀
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China: Trade and energy cooperation with Russia is beyond reproach
cgtn.com
