Archive · 25 Aug 2026
China Rejects US Sanctions Pressure, Urges Restraint on Iran
China said Monday that putting more sanctions on Iran will not solve the problem.
A Chinese official named Lin Jian said sanctions could make tensions worse.
China asked all sides to avoid actions that could lead to more conflict.
The United States has threatened to punish countries that trade with Iran.
These punishments are called secondary sanctions.
China is one of Iran’s biggest oil customers.
Before the US-Israeli war with Iran, China imported more than 80% of Iranian oil.
China said rising tensions could also hurt the world economy and financial stability.
China said sanctions and additional pressure will not resolve the Iran issue.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian warned that such measures could worsen tensions.
China urged all parties to avoid actions that intensify conflicts and differences.
The United States has threatened secondary sanctions on countries trading with Iran.
China is considered Iran’s biggest oil buyer and imported more than 80% of Iranian oil before the US-Israeli war with Iran.
- Who
- China, the United States, Iran, and Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian.
- What
- China rejected additional sanctions pressure on Iran and called for restraint.
- When
- Monday, August 25, 2026.
- Where
- The statement was made during a Foreign Ministry briefing in Beijing.
- Why
- China said sanctions could worsen tensions, intensify conflicts, and disrupt global economic development and financial stability.
China’s Position
US Sanctions Pressure
Use of sanctions
China’s Position
China said sanctions and additional pressure will not resolve the issue and could exacerbate tensions.
US Sanctions Pressure
The United States has threatened to impose secondary sanctions on countries that trade with Iran.
Risk of escalation
China’s Position
China urged all parties to avoid measures that intensify differences and conflicts.
US Sanctions Pressure
The US threat represents continued pressure on countries conducting trade with Iran.
- Chinese position
- China said sanctions and additional pressure will not help resolve the issue.
- US threat
- The United States has threatened secondary sanctions against countries that trade with Iran.
- Chinese official
- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian made the comments.
- Statement location
- The remarks were made in Beijing during a daily briefing.
- Oil trade
- China is considered the biggest buyer of Iranian oil.
- Oil imports
- China was importing more than 80% of Iranian oil before the US-Israeli war with Iran.
- China's warning
- China said escalating tensions could harm global economic development and financial stability.