China urges EU to stop listing Chinese firms in sanctions

(ECNS)-- China on Wednesday urged the European Union to unconditionally cease the inclusion of Chinese enterprises on its sanctions list.

EU's moves are unilateral sanctions and constitute long-arm jurisdiction, said a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce.

The spokesperson made the remarks following the EU's announcement on Monday to include Chinese companies in its 14th package of sanctions against Russia.

"They have no basis in international law and are not authorized by the United Nations Security Council," the spokesperson added.

The move goes against the consensus reached by the leaders of China and the EU, negatively impacting China-EU economic and trade relations, the spokesperson noted.

China will resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese firms, the spokesperson said.