China vows to protect its rights as US readies Iran sanction
US and Chinese flags are seen in this illustration taken March 20, 2025
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BEIJING — China's foreign ministry said on Monday (Aug 24) Beijing will closely watch developments and do what is necessary to protect its rights as the US prepares to unveil new Iran sanctions that are expected to target Tehran's trading partners.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is set to hold a press conference at 1pm EDT (Tuesday, 1am SGT) on Monday, has threatened to impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran and urged China to co-operate with Washington.
Speaking at a daily press conference on Monday, foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian also urged parties to act rationally with restraint, warning that sanctions and pressure tactics do not help to resolve issues.
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