Archive · 18 Sep 2026
China Slams Proposed US Tariffs Targeting Russian Oil Buyers
The United States is considering a bill about countries that buy Russian oil and gas.
The bill could add tariffs to countries such as India.
China strongly criticized the proposal.
A Chinese official said countries should be able to make their own trade decisions.
China also said the measure is an example of long-arm jurisdiction.
China believes such actions need approval from the United Nations Security Council.
The official said the proposal does not have enough support under international law.
The comments were made at a media briefing in Beijing.
China condemned a proposed US bill that would impose tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas.
The measure could affect countries including India, according to the report.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China opposes unauthorized long-arm jurisdiction.
China said such actions lack a basis in international law without United Nations Security Council approval.
Guo stated that China has the right to maintain independent trade relations.
- Who
- China, represented by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun, responded to a proposed United States bill affecting countries that buy Russian oil and gas.
- What
- China condemned the proposed tariffs and opposed what it called unauthorized long-arm jurisdiction.
- When
- The comments were made during a media briefing; no date was provided.
- Where
- Beijing.
- Why
- China said the proposed action lacks a basis in international law and is not authorized by the United Nations Security Council.
- Responding country
- China
- Proposed measure
- Tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas
- Countries mentioned
- India and other nations purchasing Russian energy
- Chinese spokesperson
- Guo Jiakun
- China’s objection
- The measure is described as unauthorized long-arm jurisdiction
- International-law position
- China said such action requires United Nations Security Council authorization
- Location of briefing
- Beijing