# China criticizes new US law tightening sanctions on Russia and Iran

https://mins.news/en/item/65773

- TASS, 2026-09-19 20:28 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2190141

> China opposes a new US law that tightens sanctions on Russia and expands measures against Iran, a spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Commerce said, according to the Global Times. Beijing says it consistently rejects unilateral sanctions without UN authorization or a basis in international law and reserves the right to take necessary measures to protect its sovereignty, development interests and Chinese enterprises. It urged Washington to preserve trade ties through dialogue.

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