Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said China is strongly opposed to unilateral sanctions, they will not bring peace and security
He stressed that waving the sanctions baton on any occasion will not bring peace and security.
“It will only cause serious difficulties to the economies and living conditions of the people in the countries concerned, lead to a lose-lose situation for both sides, further exacerbate division and confrontation”, – Zhao Lijian said.
The diplomat also added that “China and Russia have always maintained good cooperation in the energy sector and will continue to develop normal trade cooperation, including in the oil and gas sector, based on the principles of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit.