China says U.S. has 'no right' to interfere in Russia military

22/9/2018 17:41

        Defence ministry spokesman Wu Qian said, China's decision to buy fighter jets and missile systems from Russia is a normal act of cooperation between sovereign countries and the United States
        has "no right to interfere."
        
        On Thursday, the U.S. State Department imposed sanctions on China's Equipment Development Department (EED), the branch of the military responsible for weapons procurement, after it engaged in "significant transactions" with Rosoboronexport, Russia's main arms exporter.
        
        The sanctions are related to China's purchase of 10 SU-35 combat aircraft in 2017 and S-400 surface-to-air missile system-related equipment in 2018, the State Department said.
        
        The sanctions will block the EED and its director, Li Shangfu, from applying for export licences and participating in the U.S. financial system.