What is China’s anti-sanctions law and how does it function?

China has prohibited its citizens and companies from complying with U.S. sanctions against five Chinese refineries linked to Iranian oil, marking the first use of its anti-sanctions law. The Ministry of Commerce stated that these U.S. sanctions violate international law and harm China’s national interests. This move signifies a more assertive stance from Beijing in countering what it perceives as unjust U.S. extraterritorial measures, complicating the operational landscape for companies navigating U.S.-China tensions.

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