Germany urges caution in targeting China under new Russia sanctions - sources

Germany led calls urging caution against targeting China under new European Union sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, during a first discussion among the bloc's 27 countries on proposed new restrictions, five diplomatic sources said.

Italy backed Germany's proposal to target foreign companies, rather than countries, over any circumvention of existing sanctions, according to the sources familiar with the Wednesday discussion, behind closed doors. The diplomats spoke under condition of anonymity.

Germany's diplomatic mission to the EU declined comment.