China has reaffirmed its commitment to international economic cooperation, calling its trade and energy partnerships with countries like Russia "legitimate and justified." The statement came during a Thursday press briefing by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, who criticized recent U.S. remarks on China-Russia energy trade as "unilateral bullying."
Lin emphasized that China's global economic engagements adhere to international rules and contribute to stabilizing supply chains. "The U.S. actions represent economic coercion that threatens the security of global industrial networks," he said, responding to questions about U.S. President Joe Biden's concerns over Chinese purchases of Russian oil.
On the Ukraine crisis, Lin reiterated China's "consistent and objective" stance, opposing what he described as Washington's misuse of sanctions and "long-arm jurisdiction" against Chinese entities. He warned that Beijing would take "resolute countermeasures" to protect its sovereignty and development interests if challenged.
The remarks highlight growing tensions in U.S.-China relations as global powers navigate competing economic priorities and geopolitical alignments.
