China defies US sanctions on Iranian oil purchases ahead of Xi summit
May 3, 2026
China’s Ministry of Commerce blocked sanctions against five refineries accused by the Treasury Department of purchasing Iranian oil on Saturday, according to state media.
The Treasury Department imposed sanctions on the Hengli Petrochemical Refinery on April 24, while the other four refineries had sanctions imposed on them back in 2025, according to Reuters. …
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