China warned of firm countermeasures if the US sanctions its Russian oil imports, calling the approach unilateral bullying. Lin Jian of the Foreign Ministry said trade with Russia is legitimate and la

What happened: Beijing warned London of "firm countermeasures" if the UK aligns with EU trade measures targeting imports of Chinese electric vehicles, as London considers doing so. Why it matters: China's Ministry of Commerce urged the UK to follow World Trade Organization rules and "think twice before acting, rather than blindly following the EU," saying it will monitor developments closely.

Beijing warned London of "firm countermeasures" if the UK aligns with EU trade measures targeting imports of Chinese electric vehicles, as London considers doing so.

China's Ministry of Commerce urged the UK to follow World Trade Organization rules and "think twice before acting, rather than blindly following the EU," saying it will monitor developments closely.