PoliticsChina condemns unilateral sanctions lacking international-law basis or UN authorization: FM

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said China firmly opposes illicit unilateral sanctions without a basis in international law or authorization from the UN Security Council. Responding to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s plan to expand secondary-sanctions threats against Iran, Lin said economic warfare and maximum pressure only heighten tensions, spill over risks and harm other countries’ legitimate rights. He called for de-escalation and a return to dialogue and negotiation.

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CChina News Service★★★★☆2026-08-26 03:17Original