The Ministry of Foreign Affairs opposes long-arm jurisdiction without basis in international law
China opposes long-arm jurisdiction and sanctions on Russia, and upholds the principle of normal economic and trade cooperation Follow China's response to the U.S. bill to learn about the latest stance on external pressure
On September 17, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded at a regular press conference to the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of a sanctions bill against Russia. The bill authorizes the imposition of hefty tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil and gas, with China among the potential targets.
Guo Jiakun said that China has always carried out normal economic and trade cooperation with all countries on the basis of equality and mutual benefit, and such cooperation is not directed at any third party, nor should it be interfered with or coerced by any third party.
He emphasized that China has consistently opposed longarm jurisdiction that has no basis in international law and has not been authorized by the U.N. Security Council.