European Union should not let anti-China hawks foul the nest

In the 15th package of restrictive measures it adopted on Monday, the European Council sanctioned 84 entities and individuals from different countries alleging they are providing material assistance to Russia's military in its conflict with Ukraine. Seven of them are from China.

This is the first time the European Union has imposed "comprehensive sanctions" on Chinese entities and individuals, including travel bans, asset freezes, and prohibitions on providing financial resources, which, previously, mainly referred to export controls.

In its statement, the European Council claims the Chinese entities and individuals concerned help Russia circumvent European Union sanctions or supply sensitive drone parts and microelectronics components to the Russian military.