China-EU relations continue to deteriorate
24 May 2021, 16:21 GMT+10
BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) China is unwilling to see the current difficulties in China-European Union (EU) relations caused by EU s unjustified sanctions and the responsibility does not lie with China, a foreign ministry spokesperson said Friday, adding it is hoped that the EU side will make serious reflections.
Spokesperson Zhao Lijian made the remarks at a press briefing in response to a query on the European Parliament s resolution demanding China lifts sanctions on European lawmakers before the China-Europe investment deal can move forward.
Despite China s solemn position and strong opposition, the EU disregarded facts, twisted right and wrong, and stubbornly made a wrong decision of unilateral sanctions based on lies and disinformation, Zhao said, adding what the EU has done constitutes a gross interference in China s internal affairs, brazenly violates international laws and the basic norms of internationa
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The responsibility does not lie with China, a foreign ministry spokesperson said Friday
Spokesperson Zhao Lijian was speaking at a press briefing in response to a query on the European Parliament s resolution demanding China lifts sanctions on European lawmakers.
Despite China s solemn position and strong opposition, the EU disregarded facts, twisted right and wrong, and stubbornly made a wrong decision of unilateral sanctions based on lies and disinformation, Zhao said.
BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) China is unwilling to see the current difficulties in China-European Union (EU) relations caused by EU s unjustified sanctions and the responsibility does not lie with China, a foreign ministry spokesperson said Friday, adding it is hoped that the EU side will make serious reflections.