China Opposes US Sanctions Bill, Says Will Not Accept 'Long-Arm Jurisdiction'
- On Wednesday, the House passed legislation authorizing President Donald Trump to impose sanctions on Russia, with China rejecting the measure's "long-arm jurisdiction" over Russian energy purchases on Thursday.
- Aiming to penalize Russia for its war against Ukraine, the bill targets China, which imported $64 billion in Russian oil and gas last year and over $70 billion from January through August this year.
- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated Beijing opposes sanctions lacking United Nations Security Council authorization, insisting normal economic cooperation must be free from third-party interference or coercion.
- Meanwhile, the Chinese Commerce Ministry announced Beijing and Washington are negotiating a reciprocal tariff reduction framework covering $30 billion in products, with teams implementing prior consensus.
- Chinese President Jinping will visit Washington next week for a summit with Trump, their second this year, as officials monitor developments regarding the new sanctions legislation.
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China criticized the so-called new US “hellish sanctions” bill, saying that it reserves the right to retaliate if the Americans impose any restrictions. Beijing is ready to protect its interests. A bill signed by Trump last Friday that would allow
China opposes unilateral sanctions and hopes that the US will move towards Beijing, as China's Ministry of Trade has commented on Donald Trump's decision to sign a law on new sanctions against Russia, which provides for 100 per cent duties on goods from countries that buy Russian oil.
The PRC authorities did not accept any unilateral sanctions and would defend the country's interests, said the representative of China's Ministry of Commerce.
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China criticized the new US law that tightens sanctions against Russia and expands trade measures against Iran, stating that Beijing has always opposed Washington's unilateral sanctions.
Bans on entry, punitive duties and frozen assets: US President Trump has put in place stricter sanctions against Russia with his signature. A sharp reaction from Russia was promptly followed.
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