NEW DELHI: China will maintain normal trade relations with Russia despite international sanctions, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin has said. 'China and Russia will continue to carry out normal trade cooperation following the spirit of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit,' he said, RT reported. According to the spokesman, China's position is to oppose any 'illegally imposed' unilateral sanctions, believing that 'sanctions are not an effective solution to solve problems'. During an earlier press conference, the spokesman had stated that China's stance on the conflict in Ukraine has not changed. Replying to a question about humanitarian aid, he said…