China opposes US bill authorizing Trump to impose tariffs on Russian oil buyers
On September 17, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun opposed a US Congress bill authorizing President Trump to impose tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil products. Guo stated China's trade cooperation is not targeted at any third party and rejected long-arm jurisdiction lacking UN Security Council authorization. The bill could affect China's energy trade with Russia.
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China Opposes US Bill Authorizing Tariffs on Russian Oil Product Buyers
On September 17, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded to a Bloomberg reporter's question about a U.S. Congress bill authorizing President Trump to impose tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil products. Guo stated that China conducts normal economic and trade cooperation with all countries based on equality and mutual benefit, emphasizing that such cooperation is not directed at any third party nor subject to interference or coercion by third parties. He reiterated China's consistent opposition to long-arm jurisdiction that lacks a basis in international law and has not been authorized by the United Nations Security Council. The statement reflects China's stance against the U.S. legislative move, which could affect countries like China that maintain trade relations with Russia amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Read sourceChina Opposes U.S. Long-Arm Jurisdiction Over Russian Oil and Gas Sanctions Bill
On September 17, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded to a reporter's question about a U.S. House of Representatives sanctions bill against Russia, passed on September 16, which authorizes President Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, with China as a potential target. Guo stated that China conducts normal economic and trade cooperation with countries worldwide based on equality and mutual benefit, which neither targets third parties nor tolerates interference or coercion. He emphasized China's consistent opposition to long-arm jurisdiction that lacks a basis in international law and has not been authorized by the United Nations Security Council.
Read sourceChina Opposes US Bill Authorizing Tariffs on Russian Oil Buyers
According to a Cailian Press report dated September 17, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded at a regular press conference to a reporter's question about the US Congress passing a bill that authorizes President Trump to impose tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil products. Guo stated that China conducts normal economic and trade cooperation with all countries on the basis of equality and mutual benefit, emphasizing that such cooperation is not directed at any third party and should not be interfered with or coerced by third parties. He reiterated China's consistent opposition to long-arm jurisdiction that lacks a basis in international law and is not authorized by the United Nations Security Council. The response underscores China's stance against the US legislative move, which could affect countries like China that continue energy trade with Russia amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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U.S. Congress Authorizes Trump to Impose Tariffs on Russian Oil Buyers; China Responds
On September 17, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded to a Bloomberg reporter's question about a U.S. Congress bill authorizing President Trump to impose tariffs on countries purchasing Russian petroleum products. Guo stated that China conducts normal economic and trade cooperation with countries worldwide based on equality and mutual benefit, emphasizing that such cooperation is not directed at any third party and is not subject to interference or coercion by third parties. He reiterated China's consistent opposition to long-arm jurisdiction that lacks a basis in international law and has not been authorized by the United Nations Security Council. The statement reflects China's position against the U.S. legislative move, which could affect countries like China that continue to trade with Russia amid ongoing sanctions.
US Congress Authorizes Trump to Impose Tariffs on Russian Oil Buyers; China Responds
On September 17, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded to a Bloomberg reporter's question about a US Congress bill authorizing President Trump to impose tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil products. Guo stated that China conducts normal economic and trade cooperation with countries worldwide based on equality and mutual benefit, emphasizing that such cooperation is not targeted at any third party nor subject to interference or coercion by third parties. He reiterated China's consistent opposition to long-arm jurisdiction that lacks a basis in international law and is not authorized by the United Nations Security Council. The response underscores China's stance against the US legislative move, which could affect global trade dynamics involving Russian oil.