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May 2023
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China warns EU over proposed new sanctio...

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Rahul Tandon is presenting and hears about China has warned the European Union not to go ahead with reported plans to impose sanctions on Chinese firms suspected of helping the Russian military. China's foreign ministry spokesperson, Wang Wenbin, said such action would undermine trust and cooperation between China and the EU. As sides in the Sudan meet in ... Show More
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