Q: On October 15, the British Foreign Ministry announced a new round of sanctions against Russia, including 11 Chinese companies subject to sanctions.

A: China firmly opposes the British side's listing measures against 11 Chinese enterprises on the grounds of involvement with Russia. On the issue of the Ukrainian crisis, China has always strictly controlled the export of dual-use items in accordance with laws and regulations, and the normal exchanges and cooperation between Chinese and Russian enterprises should not be disturbed or affected. The British approach is unilateral sanctions without the basis of international law and the authorization of the United Nations. Regardless of China's representations and the sound development momentum of Sino-British economic and trade relations, the British side insisted on listing Chinese enterprises, which had a negative impact on Sino-British economic and trade relations. China urges the British side to proceed from the overall situation of safeguarding Sino-British economic and trade cooperation, immediately correct its wrong practices and lift sanctions against relevant Chinese entities. China will resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises.