China Blocks U.S. Sanctions on Five Chinese Oil Refiners
Beijing cites violation of international law, preventing U.S. recognition of sanctions related to Iran oil purchases.
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China's Commerce Ministry has blocked U.S. sanctions against five Chinese oil refiners accused of buying oil from Iran, stating the sanctions violate international law.
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China's Commerce Ministry has blocked U.S. sanctions imposed on five Chinese oil refiners. These companies were accused by the U.S. Treasury of purchasing oil from Iran.
The U.S. Treasury had previously imposed sanctions on Hengli Petrochemical and four other refineries. China has stated that these sanctions violate international law.
The injunction issued by China's Commerce Ministry prevents the U.S. from recognizing or implementing these sanctions against the listed companies.