Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said China has always maintained an objective and fair stance on the Ukraine crisis, and its policy is open and above board for all to see. "We firmly oppose the US' action of directing the issue at China, and we strongly oppose imposing illegal unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction on China," he said. "If China's legitimate rights and interests are harmed, we will take firm countermeasures to safeguard our sovereignty, development, and security interests," Lin said.