China Warns US Secondary Sanctions on Iran Trade Will Harm Global Economy

China has publicly opposed recent threats by the United States to impose secondary sanctions on nations engaging in trade with Iran. Beijing warned that additional economic pressure and sanctions would fail to resolve underlying issues.

Speaking during a daily briefing in Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated that such measures would only exacerbate tensions and escalate the situation. He emphasized that this outcome serves the interests of no party involved.

Lin further called upon all concerned parties to refrain from taking actions that could intensify differences and conflicts. He specifically highlighted the potential risk of such measures disrupting global economic development and financial stability.

China remains a major economic partner in the region and is widely recognized as the largest buyer of Iranian oil. According to available figures, China was importing more than 80 percent of Iranian oil prior to the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran.

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