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China's Foreign Ministry responds to U.S. bill authorizing 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 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.
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Jin10 Data, September 17 — On September 17, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun presided over a regular press conference.
A Bloomberg reporter noted that the U.S. Congress had passed a bill authorizing President Trump to impose tariffs on countries purchasing Russian petroleum products, and asked for the Foreign Ministry’s comment.
Guo Jiakun stated:
- China has always conducted normal economic and trade cooperation with countries around the world on the basis of equality and mutual benefit.
- Such cooperation is not directed at any third party and is not subject to interference or coercion by third parties.
- “We have consistently opposed long-arm jurisdiction that lacks a basis in international law and has not been authorized by the United Nations Security Council.”
(Source: Beijing Daily)
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