China vows to protect its rights as US readies Iran sanction
China said coercive sanctions will not resolve disputes and warned that measures targeting Iran and its buyers could hurt global growth, officials said.
- On Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian warned that U.S. sanctions targeting Iran "lead to escalation," vowing Beijing will take necessary steps to protect its rights and interests.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that nations serving as financial arteries to Tehran should expect isolation as the United States prepares its "greatest financial offensive" against Iran, set to launch Monday at 1 pm EDT.
- Beijing relies on Tehran for 80 percent of its oil supply and accounts for 26% of Iran's imports totaling $17.8 billion, making China Iran's second-largest trading partner and explaining its opposition to the measures.
- Lin urged parties to return to political settlement through dialogue, calling coercive tactics ineffective for resolving disputes while Beijing pushed back against sanctions with calls for restraint and rationality.
- While Washington previously urged Beijing to cooperate, China has defied this pressure and continues monitoring developments, remaining committed to safeguarding its commercial interests against U.S.-led economic isolation.
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China said on Tuesday it would defend its interests after Washington unveiled plans to "economically strangle" its economic partner Iran.
(Beijing=Yonhap News) Correspondent Han Jong-gu = As the U.S. pressured by threatening to sanction even third-country companies and institutions trading with Iran, China [is taking] all necessary measures to [protect] its rights...
China will take "all necessary measures" to protect its interests after the announcement by the United States of new sanctions related to Iran and Washington's warning to countries that maintain financial relations with Tehran. (ANSA)
China warns new US sanctions on Iran will 'escalate the situation'
China stated that sanctions will not resolve the issue with Iran. Beijing warned that additional pressure would only escalate tensions and harm global stability. The foreign ministry spokesperson urged all parties to avoid intensifying conflicts and differences. China is the largest buyer of Iranian oil, importing over eighty percent previously. These actions could disrupt global economic development and financial stability.
How the new U.S. sanctions on Iran could affect China
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced new sanctions against Iran and said President Trump is imploring world leaders to join in on the "economic asphyxiation" of Tehran. Bessent said there would be no exemptions to the sanctions, which could indirectly affect China. Also, Bessent said President Trump would like Canada to return to trade talks in good faith. NBC News' Christine Romans and Monica Alba report.
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