Re: There's a reason for the statement
The china state is rapidly becoming less interested in the effects of sanctions. Though it does have some internal issues of its own.
The US, Nato and the EU can slap on what it wants - it
A has plenty of other markets - its seen how Russia has coped quite well
B has a very short hop to Taiwan - and the west knows it.
Loose Taiwan, and loose all those Xboxes - oh and those hirmars missiles that need replaced.
And the F35 and any other boom-toy.