Photo: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian

In response to the US announcement of sanctions against a Chinese private refining company on the grounds of "links to Iran," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press briefing on Monday that China has consistently opposed illegal unilateral sanctions that lack any basis in international law, Xinhua News Agency reported.

Lin urged the US to stop its erroneous practice of abusing sanctions and exercising "long-arm jurisdiction." China will resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of its companies, the spokesperson noted, per Xinhua.

Global Times