China blocks US sanctions against five ‘teapot’ refineries
🔴 Tension RisingAl Jazeera2026-05-03
China announced an injunction to block US sanctions against five Chinese refiners accused of buying oil from Iran. This move is based on the claim that the sanctions improperly restrict business between Chinese enterprises and third countries, violating international law. China opposes unilateral sanctions and aims to safeguard its national sovereignty and interests.