China vows payback for US Iran sanctions, testing stability ahead of Xi-Trump summit

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China has vowed retaliation against new US sanctions targeting Chinese entities involved in trade with Iran. The US sanctions, announced on Monday, aim to economically pressure Iran amidst an ongoing conflict. China's foreign ministry spokesman dismissed the sanctions as "illicit" and disruptive to the global economic order. This development threatens to destabilize the recent stability in US-China relations and could become a flashpoint ahead of President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to the US. Observers suggest that ongoing dialogues, such as a recent Track 1.5 dialogue, may help manage tensions and foster mutual understanding of concerns.

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Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian dismissed the sanctions as 'illicit' with 'no basis in international law'.

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US announced fresh sanctions against Iran and its trading partners, including entities in mainland China and Hong Kong.

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Beijing vows to retaliate against Washington's expanded Iran sanctions targeting Chinese entities.

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US-China relationship stability could be eroded by the sanctions dispute.

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Track 1.5 dialogue could serve as a check on tensions between the US and China.

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3-MIN READ3-MIN11ListenPublished: 10:00pm, 26 Aug 2026Beijing has vowed to retaliate against Washington’s expanded Iran-sanctions" class="entity-link entity-topic" data-entity-id="151070" data-entity-type="topic">Iran sanctions targeting Chinese entities, threatening a clash that could erode recent stability in the China-relationship" class="entity-link entity-topic" data-entity-id="193936" data-entity-type="topic">US-China relationship and become a new flashpoint weeks before President Xi Jinping visits the US, according to observers.But they say that efforts on both sides, such as this week’s Track 1.5 dialogue, could serve as a check on tensions and allow each side to understand the other’s concerns.The US on Monday announced fresh sanctions against Iran and its trading partners, including entities in mainland China and Hong Kong, in its latest push to squeeze Iran economically after months of military strikes and diplomatic talks failed to resolve the six-month conflict.00:25US’ Rubio says it is in China’s interest to play a more ‘active role’ in Iran crisisOn Tuesday, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian dismissed the sanctions as “illicit” with “no basis in international law”, saying the US move would heighten tensions and disrupt the global economic and financial order.

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