China rejects U.S. sanctions over Iran ties
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Chinese Government
Beijing, China
August 25, 2026
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China rejected unilateral sanctions and 'economic wars'. The U.S. imposed fresh penalties on Chinese and Hong Kong companies for business with Iran.
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