China Uses Blocking Law for First Time to Counter U.S. Sanctions on Chinese Teapot Refineries Before Trump Visit

Following the U.S. sanctions on Chinese teapot refineries, China utilized the Blocking Statute for the first time to counter the measures. This action involved Hengli Petrochemical, a major Iranian crude oil buyer, ahead of a planned visit by former President Trump. This event heightens tensions between the US and China.