Beijing warns Brussels over potential imposition of sanctions

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin: ‘We urge the EU not to go on this wrong path, otherwise China will take firm actions to safeguard our legitimate and lawful interests.’ Photograph: Noel Celis China has warned the European Union against imposing sanctions on Chinese companies Brussels suspects of supplying Russia with goods that could aid its war against Ukraine. EU member states will consider a new package of sanctions on Wednesday, which will include measures targeting seven firms based in Hong Kong and mainland China. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin described such a move as "highly dangerous" and said…