China opposes US sanctions on companies over attack drones for Russia

The People's Republic of China flag and the U.S. Stars and Stripes fly along Pennsylvania Avenue near the U.S. Capitol in Washington
FILE PHOTO: The People's Republic of China flag and the U.S. Stars and Stripes fly along Pennsylvania Avenue near the U.S. REUTERS/Hyungwon Kang/File photo
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China's commerce ministry on Thursday expressed opposition to the U.S. sanctions on Chinese firms involved in making and shipping attack drones for Russia.

"China firmly opposes unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction without the basis of international law and the authorization of the UN Security Council," ministry spokesperson He Yadong said at a press briefing.

China will resolutely safeguard its own legitimate rights and interests, He said.

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