China Opposes US Sanctions Bill, Says Will Not Accept 'Long-Arm Jurisdiction'
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China has criticized a new US bill on sanctions against Russia, which could have a significant impact on Beijing as one of the largest buyers of Russian energy resources, DPA reported, BTA reported. The bill, approved by both houses of the US Congress, is about to be sent to President Donald Trump for signature. It gives the president the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on major buyers of Russian oil and natural gas. China maint…
China opposes illegal unilateral sanctions and long‑arm jurisdiction, Chinese FM says in response to US’ Russia sanctions bill
China consistently opposes illegal unilateral sanctions and long‑arm jurisdiction that lack a basis in international law and have not been authorized by the UN Security Council, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told a press conference on Thursday in response to a question regarding a bill passed by the US Congress that grants US President new power to impose tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil products.
China rejects US sanctions bill, says trade with Russia must not face coercion
China and India face new US tariffs under the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act 2026. Beijing warns against long-arm jurisdiction, citing threats to energy security and normal trade ties.
In Beijing, the representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Go Jiakun, stated to journalists in Beijing on Thursday, 17 September, that China's trade cooperation with other countries was based on equality and mutual benefit. "China carries out economic and commercial cooperation with countries on the basis of equality and mutual benefit", Go Jiakun said. "This cooperation is not directed against any third party and should not be …
China is one of the key buyers of Russian energy, so it risks being particularly affected by possible new measures by the US.
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