China’s FM slams US sanctions against Chinese firms for importing Iranian oil

By Global Times Published: Mar 21, 2025 04:09 PM

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday that China has always opposed the abuse of illegal unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction and urged the US to stop interfering with and undermining the normal trade and economic cooperation between China and Iran.

Mao made the remarks at a regular press briefing when asked to comment on the US' announcement on Thursday of sanctions against an oil refinery in East China's Shandong and an oil terminal in South China's Guangdong for importing Iranian oil.

In response, Mao also said that China will take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises.

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