China's action against unjustified extraterritorial sanctions is necessary and proportionate

China has banned the recognition, enforcement, or compliance with U.S. sanctions on five Chinese companies allegedly involved in Iranian petroleum transactions, citing the sanctions as illegal and infringing on its sovereignty. This move reflects China's growing resistance to extraterritorial sanctions and a desire to protect its businesses. Despite calls for stable relations, the U.S. continues to implement new curbs, creating a dissonance that Beijing is now addressing.