Beijing, Feb. 25 -- Beijing on Wednesday said it would take necessary steps to "safeguard its rights and interests" after the United Kingdom included several Chinese companies in an expanded list of sanctions targeting Russia.
"China opposes unilateral sanctions that have no basis in international law or authorization of the UN Security Council. China strongly deplores relevant moves of the UK side," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a regular press briefing.
Her remarks came a day after the UK government announced it had added 297 new designations to its anti-Russia sanctions regime. The additions include 240 companies, seven individuals and 50 vessels, among them dozens of firms from China and the United Arab Emirates....