Russian FM criticizes Western foreign policy tactics of "threats, sanctions, punishment"

Russia has been subjected to targeted isolation by the West, with demands that other countries cut all ties with Moscow, including trade and diplomatic relations, said Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in an online press briefing in Moscow on Thursday.

Lavrov made the remarks when answering inquiries from a reporter of China Media Group (CMG), stressing that the West has resorted to threats, sanctions, and punishment, making demands on other countries to sacrifice their own interests and buy energy at higher prices under the guise of "punishing" Russia.

"The West has decided to completely isolate Russia in all fields and even made ridiculous demands on other countries that they should not contact Russian representatives, receive Russian visitors, visit Russia or trade with Russia. It even demanded other countries to sacrifice their own interests and buy energy at higher prices. This is the so-called Western foreign policy, which is basically threats, sanctions, and punishment. Josep Borrell, the recently retired High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union (EU) said despite the West trying to isolate Russia, it did not succeed," said Lavrov.

Russia has been experiencing rounds of Western sanctions since February 2022, when the Russia-Ukraine conflict started. On Dec 16 the Council of the European Union adopted the 15th package of sanctions against Russia, focusing on Russia's so-called shadow fleet and anti-circumvention measures.

Russian FM criticizes Western foreign policy tactics of "threats, sanctions, punishment"

Russian FM criticizes Western foreign policy tactics of "threats, sanctions, punishment"

Russian FM criticizes Western foreign policy tactics of "threats, sanctions, punishment"

Russian FM criticizes Western foreign policy tactics of "threats, sanctions, punishment"

Russian FM criticizes Western foreign policy tactics of "threats, sanctions, punishment"

Attendees at a China Media Group (CMG) event expressed enthusiasm for the growing trend of Chinese brands moving up the global value chain, producing and marketing high-quality products that are redefining the image of China-made products.

The CMG's CCTV business channel recorded its New Year's Eve Speech program at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing on Thursday evening. The event invited business leaders from prominent Chinese manufacturing enterprises to share their experiences in expanding into global markets.

"When Chinese brands go global, what people truly experience is a transformation in their quality of life. In product development, we prioritize meeting consumer needs through technological innovation. Gree's slogan is 'Made in China, Loved by the World.' We want people to understand China through the use of our products," said Dong Mingzhu, chairwoman of Gree Electric Appliances, a leading home appliance giant.

Other speakers shared their insights on the globalization process of Chinese brands, emphasizing how innovation and quality have enabled Chinese companies to make a global impact and demonstrate their international competitiveness.

As part of this globalization process, Chinese enterprises are actively integrating into local communities and contributing to the development of local industrial chains.

"In recent years, we have focused on the domestic market while expanding internationally, working tirelessly to enhance the global influence of Chinese clothing brands and amplify China's voice in international fashion. With China's growing overall strength, Chinese brands are now accelerating their movement toward the mid-to-high end of global value chains. We firmly believe that in the future, more Chinese brands will step onto the global stage," said Gao Dekang, founder and chairman of Bosideng, one of China's leading clothing brands.

The program will be broadcast at 22:30 on December 31st, New Year's Eve.

CMG event highlights global competitive edge of Chinese brands