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China’s opposition to illegal unilateral sanctions is consistent and unequivocal: FM on possible US sanctions on Chinese banks over Iran ties
Published: Aug 28, 2026 05:31 PM
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian


In response to media reports that US President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that Washington could impose sanctions on Chinese banks doing business with Iran, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a press briefing on Friday that regarding the situation in Iran, China has consistently maintained that dialogue and negotiations are the only way to resolve the issue, and that China's opposition to illegal unilateral sanctions is consistent and unequivocal.

Global Times