WSJ has learned about China's study of ways to circumvent sanctions on the example of Russia

China is studying ways to counter Western sanctions pressure using Russia as an example, fearing the imposition of restrictions due to the tense situation around Taiwan. This was reported by The Wall Street Journal on December 1, citing people familiar with the situation.

"An interdepartmental group set up by China within months ... (after the start of the special operation of the Russian Federation to protect Donbass. - Ed.), studies the impact of sanctions and regularly writes reports for the country's leadership," the material reads.

WSJ assumes that in a similar way the PRC is preparing for the possible introduction of restrictions by the U.S. because of the tension around Taiwan. Sources note that Beijing is thus preparing for an "extreme scenario".

The newspaper also claims that officials from China are visiting Moscow to get more accurate information about the life of citizens under anti-Russian sanctions.

At the same time, it is specified that the PRC pays the most attention to the technology of development of domestic production.

Earlier in the day, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said that China condemns the organization in the United States "transit" of the head of the administration of Taiwan Lai Qingde through their territory. In addition, the Chinese Foreign Ministry opposed any such contacts.

Before that, on November 24, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko said that the United States was using Taiwan to foment conflict in Asia in order to realize its interests. The diplomat noted that the situation in Taiwan is within the exclusive competence of the PRC. However, Washington is strengthening military and political contacts with Taipei in violation of the "one China" principle it recognizes.

Chinese President Xi Jinping said at a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden on Nov. 17 that the United States should not interfere in the South China Sea disputes and the Taiwan issue. He urged Washington to respect Beijing's red lines.