China legislator criticizes sanctions on visit to Russia

Chinese state media say the country's top legislator decried sanctions against Russia during a recent visit to the country.

FILE - Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Chairman of National People's Congress Li Zhanshu pose for a photo prior to their talks on the sideline of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia, on Sept. 7, 2022. The official Xinhua News Agency said Li urged greater cooperation to fight against "external interference, sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction, among others," in a meeting with Russian lawmakers.

BEIJING — Chinese state media say the country’s top legislator decried sanctions against Russia during a recent visit to the country, underscoring China’s backing of Moscow in its war on Ukraine despite claims of neutrality.

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