At a regular briefing on Thursday, the Chinese mainland's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian defended the country's normal economic, trade, and energy cooperation with nations worldwide – including Russia – as fully justified and legitimate. 🌏🤝
Lin responded to questions about the US president's remarks on the Chinese mainland's oil purchases from Russia, calling US actions "unilateral bullying" and "economic coercion." He warned that such measures undermine global trade rules and threaten the stability of industrial and supply chains, from chip production in the Taiwan region to smartphone shipments in Southeast Asia. 📦⚙️
On the Ukraine crisis, the Chinese mainland's stance remains consistent, objective, and clear. Lin said the Chinese mainland firmly opposes being made a scapegoat and rejects the abuse of unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction. 🚫🛡️
He added that if the Chinese mainland's legitimate rights and interests are infringed upon, resolute countermeasures will be taken to safeguard sovereignty, development, and security interests. This underscores how global politics can ripple into everyday tech and trade. 💪🔒
For young professionals and tech enthusiasts in South and Southeast Asia, these developments highlight the interconnected world we live in – where diplomatic moves can impact everything from energy prices to your next gadget upgrade. Stay tuned as this story unfolds! 📲💡
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China says its normal cooperation with other countries legitimate
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