China protests inclusion of two Chinese banks in latest European sanctions on Russia

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao lodged a protest during a meeting with European Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič.

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China today protested the inclusion of two Chinese banks in the latest sanctions imposed by the European Union (EU) on Russia over the war in Ukraine.

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao lodged the protest at a meeting with European Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič.

"Wang lodged an official protest over the inclusion of two Chinese financial institutions in the EU's 18th package of sanctions against Russia," the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said.

The EU adopted its 18th package of sanctions against Russia on Friday, including a price cut for Russian oil exports.

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