Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian presided over a regular press conference on July 15. According to reports, the US announced an updated version of the Russian sanctions bill on the 14th. The new measures target the five major Russian crude oil and gas buyers, including China and India, and authorize Trump to levy up to 100% tariffs on the countries concerned. A Bloomberg reporter asked a question on this matter at the meeting. What is the Chinese side's response to this? Lin Jian stressed that China resolutely opposes illegal unilateral sanctions that have no basis in international law and are not authorized by the UN Security Council, and will take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of domestic enterprises and citizens. “Engaging in double standards, coercing and putting pressure on you, and ultimately only stoning yourself in the foot.” Lin Jian said.

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian presided over a regular press conference on July 15. According to reports, the US announced an updated version of the Russian sanctions bill on the 14th. The new measures target the five major Russian crude oil and gas buyers, including China and India, and authorize Trump to levy up to 100% tariffs on the countries concerned. A Bloomberg reporter asked a question on this matter at the meeting. What is the Chinese side's response to this? Lin Jian stressed that China resolutely opposes illegal unilateral sanctions that have no basis in international law and are not authorized by the UN Security Council, and will take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of domestic enterprises and citizens. “Engaging in double standards, coercing and putting pressure on you, and ultimately only stoning yourself in the foot.” Lin Jian said.