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China's Foreign Ministry responds to US Congress bill authorizing Trump to impose tariffs on Russian oil buyers
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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.
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Beijing, September 17 — Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun held a regular press conference on Tuesday.
A Bloomberg reporter asked for the Ministry's comment on a recently passed US congressional bill that authorizes President Trump to impose tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil products.
In response, Guo Jiakun stated that China has always conducted normal economic and trade cooperation with countries around the world on the basis of equality and mutual benefit. He emphasized that such cooperation is not targeted at any third party, nor is it subject to interference or coercion by any third party.
"We have consistently opposed long-arm jurisdiction that lacks a basis in international law and is not authorized by the United Nations Security Council," Guo added.
(Source: Beijing Daily)
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China opposes US bill authorizing Trump to impose tariffs on Russian oil buyers