Beijing could "cause damage" to the bloc’s countries in response to sanctions, EU foreign policy chief said NEW YORK, November 19. /TASS/. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that the European Union’s ability to pressure China regarding its position on the Ukrainian conflict is limited. Speaking at a Bloomberg event, Kallas explained that, due to deep economic ties with the European Union, Beijing could "cause damage" to the bloc’s countries in response to sanctions. "China is acting