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China warns EU over proposed new sanctions

The European Union is reported to be considering sanctions against a number of Chinese firms suspected of helping the Russian military.

Rahul Tandon is presenting and hears about China has warned the European Union not to go ahead with reported plans to impose sanctions on Chinese firms suspected of helping the Russian military. China's foreign ministry spokesperson, Wang Wenbin, said such action would undermine trust and cooperation between China and the EU.

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(Flags of European Union and China displayed on phone screens on April 12, 2023. Source: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

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