China Opposes Recent US Sanctions on Iran, Foreign Ministry Says
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson was critical of the U.S.’s Nov. 4 decision to impose sanctions on Iranian military and government officials (see 1911040028), saying the U.S. should instead turn to negotiations. “China opposes unilateral sanctions and so-called ‘long-arm jurisdiction,’”…
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the spokesperson said during a Nov. 5 press conference. “Arbitrary sanctions or threat of sanctions cannot solve problems.” The spokesperson urged the U.S. to begin a “dialogue” to “resolve disputes.” The spokesperson also said that U.S. and Chinese negotiations are progressing well and the two sides “keep in contact,” but declined to say when the next meeting will take place. “The trade talks have achieved progress and are now moving forward as planned,” he said.