China accuses UK of violating international law after sanctions over Ukraine war

China has accused Britain of violating international law after the UK announced new sanctions targeting “individuals and groups supporting and funding Putin’s war machine”. China’s embassy said it firmly opposes the sanctions and has warned any action harming China’s interests “will be met with a firm response”. In a statement, the embassy insisted Beijing had remained objective and fair on the war in Ukraine and urged the UK to “correct its mistakes and withdraw the sanctions on Chinese firms”. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 0:36 August: Putin lashes out at grain sanctions Forty-six new sanctions…