EU proposes sanctions against Chinese firms supporting Russia's war effort

The EU is proposing to sanction mainland Chinese companies for the first time, as part of the latest measures aimed at closing loopholes that allow Russia to channel military technology through third countries to its weapons factories. Three mainland Chinese companies, as well as four from Hong Kong and one from India, are on a 91-page document of companies and individuals that EU member states want to add to a growing sanctions list ahead of th…