# China opposes unilateral US sanctions, embassy in Washington says

https://mins.news/en/item/31153

- TASS, 2026-08-25 01:20 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2177231

> Chinese Embassy spokesman Liu Chang said Beijing firmly opposes unilateral US sanctions lacking a basis in international law or UN Security Council authorization and will protect the lawful interests of Chinese businesses. The US has added 48 entities, 24 individuals and six oil tankers to its Iran sanctions list, including Chinese targets.

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