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China says sanctions 'not the solution' after Trump's new Iran measures
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China says sanctions 'not the solution' after Trump's new Iran measures

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • China stated that sanctions and pressure are not solutions to the crisis with Iran.
  • This statement followed U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of new economic measures against Iran and threats against third countries supporting it.
  • Beijing called for responsible measures and political and diplomatic resolutions to the situation.

China has asserted that sanctions and pressure tactics are ineffective in resolving the crisis with Iran. The statement from Beijing came after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a new wave of economic sanctions aimed at isolating Tehran. Trump also warned of consequences for any third countries providing economic support to Iran.

sanctions and pressure are not the solution

— Lin JianSpokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, responding to questions about U.S. sanctions on Iran.

Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Lin Jian urged all parties involved to adopt "responsible measures" and pursue "political and diplomatic means" to resolve the situation. When questioned about Trump's announcement and its potential impact on China, a major buyer of Iranian oil, Lin did not specifically detail Beijing's response to potential U.S. actions against its trade with Tehran.

responsible measures

— Lin JianSpokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, calling for a diplomatic resolution.

Trump described the new economic offensive as the most severe ever undertaken against a nation, designed to cut off financial and economic support to the Islamic Republic. He cautioned that any country allowing its financial institutions, companies, airports, or government entities to provide "any lifeline" to Iran would face economic repercussions. Washington intends to target operations such as oil smuggling, currency exchange, cash transfers, and shell companies.

political and diplomatic means

— Lin JianSpokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, advocating for a peaceful resolution.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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