China Issues First-Ever Blocking Order Against US Sanctions on Iranian Oil Refiners
China rejected US sanctions on five Chinese oil refiners accused of trading in Iranian fuel, invoking a first-ever 'blocking order' to prevent compliance. The order marks a significant escalation in Beijing's resistance to American long-arm jurisdiction. The move has raised concerns about potential conflicts in international enforcement of sanctions.
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China has ordered companies throughout the country not to comply with US sanctions on five Chinese oil refiners accused of trading in Iranian fuel, a move observers say could mark a new stage in Beijing’s pushback against American long-arm jurisdiction. The order is the first application of a measure designed to block “improper” foreign actions, and could be a potential headache for US sanctions enforcement, according to analysts. The order was issued in response to a series of US sanctions...
China rejects US sanctions on refineries for buying Iran oil, invokes first-ever ‘blocking order’ WION