EU representatives intend to «push» Chinese President Xi Jinping to restrict exports of dual-use goods by Chinese firms to Russia.
Politico reports, citing diplomats, that the EU is considering including 13 companies in a new package of sanctions against Russia.
This topic will be discussed at Xi Jinping's meeting with European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen on December 7. Brussels is very concerned about sanctions circumvention, they want China to deal with a number of organizations that do it. That said, Europe also has the tools to deal with the problem.
According to another official, the decision to sanction companies from China will depend on Xi Jinping's reaction.
Another source believes that the Chinese side will reject the Russia discussion. China will state that European firms also have options to circumvent sanctions.
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