China Condemns US Sanctions on Firms, Vows to Protect Interests
Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian says, “China always opposes unilateral sanctions that have no basis in international law,” during a briefing in Beijing.
The comments come after the US Treasury on Friday announces new Iran-related sanctions and issues a general license allowing the wind-down of transactions involving Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery Co.
A State Department spokesman says the measures are part of wider efforts to counter what Washington describes as Iran’s illicit oil trade. The sanctions also target a major independent Chinese refinery, along with nearly 40 other entities, including so-called “teapot” refineries based mainly in Shandong province.
Lin urges the US to stop what he calls abusive sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction, adding that China will firmly protect the lawful rights and interests of Chinese companies.
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