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Eighty-one years ago today, the Potsdam Proclamation was issued in Germany, marking a decisive moment in the final stage of World War II. The document was not only a final ultimatum demanding Japan's unconditional surrender but also a key international document that helped shape the postwar order.
The latest sanctions package imposed by the European Union (EU) on Russia has done more than tighten pressure on Moscow alone. Brussels has once again extended its Russia policy by adding 14 Chinese mainland and Hong Kong companies to its 21st package of sanctions. Beijing's response came within 24 hours and was strikingly precise.