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The Ministry of Commerce in Beijing also warned the bloc that it would take whatever measures were necessary to protect the rights and interests of its citizens and companies.
“[We should] find a way to resolve our respective concerns through dialogue and consultation,” the ministry said, adding that the consequences of not lifting the sanctions would be “borne by the EU”.
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On Thursday, the EU announced its 20th round of sanctions over the war, which targeted 27 entities from mainland China or Hong Kong.
Brussels accused them of providing dual-use military and civilian supplies to the Russian military-industrial complex or of helping Moscow circumvent Western sanctions.
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The commerce ministry said the sanctions had undermined “mutual trust” and harmed bilateral relations, adding that they had been imposed despite repeated objections from Beijing.
“China expresses strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition,” it said.
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