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China opposes U.S. sanctions against three Chinese companies

China opposes U.S. sanctions against three Chinese companies

Chinese authorities have expressed firm opposition to U.S. sanctions against three Chinese companies.

The Chinese Commerce Ministry says the country will take countermeasures to resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies.

Officials say U.S. crackdown on Chinese enterprises damages the interests of businesses from both countries and such practice disrupts the global supply chains.

Embassy ensures supplies to Chinese nationals in Tonga

A diplomat at the Chinese Embassy in Tonga has said China will ensure disaster relief supplies to Chinese nationals and overseas Chinese communities in the island nation.

Political Counselor Ruan Dewen also said China has spared no efforts to contact Chinese nationals in Tonga after volcanic eruptions and offer them assistance.

Environmental emergency declared in Peru after oil spill

Peru has declared an environmental emergency and demanded compensation from oil company Repsol.

This came after an oil spill at a refinery run by the Spanish firm.

The company said high wave from a volcanic eruption in Tonga caused the disaster.

China to promote 5G technology in airports

China's aviation authorities say they will promote the application of 5G services in airports.

This comes as some airliners have raised concerns that 5G signals could disrupt the flight navigation system.

Belarus receives new batch of Chinese vaccines

A plane carrying Chinese COVID-19 vaccines has arrived in Belarus.

Speaking at a handover ceremony, Chinese Ambassador to Belarus Xie Xiaoyong said the fight against COVID-19 has become a key area of bilateral cooperation.

Belarusian health officials said that Chinese vaccines are reliable and authorities will distribute the vaccines to various medical institutions as soon as possible.