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China Responds to U.S. on Iran: Sanctions and Pressure Are Not the Solution
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China Responds to U.S. on Iran: Sanctions and Pressure Are Not the Solution

From TVN Panamá · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • China stated that "sanctions and pressure" are not solutions to the issue with Iran.
  • The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson urged all parties to act responsibly and resolve the problem through political and diplomatic means.
  • This response comes after the U.S. called on allies, including China, to join economic sanctions against Iran.

Beijing has responded to U.S. pressure regarding Iran by stating that "sanctions and pressure" are not effective solutions. A spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Lin Jian, emphasized during a routine press conference that China encourages all involved parties to take responsible actions and pursue political and diplomatic avenues to resolve the issue.

The U.S. has been urging its allies, including China, to participate in economic punitive measures against Iran. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had previously stated that allies are either "with us or against us" regarding this strategy, warning that any remaining ties with Tehran would hasten a nation's economic demise.

Sanctions and pressure will not allow the problem to be resolved.

— Lin JianStating China's position on economic sanctions against Iran.

China, a significant economic partner of Iran, previously purchased over 80% of Iran's oil exports before February 28, according to analysis firm Kpler. The U.S. has not yet detailed the specific measures planned against Iran, with Bessent promising further details later. Iran has accused the United States of "economic terrorism" and "crimes against humanity."

China encourages all parties involved to take responsible measures and to resolve the problem through political and diplomatic channels.

— Lin JianOutlining China's preferred approach to resolving international issues.
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Originally published by TVN Panamá in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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