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The US sanctioned Chinese oil refineries. Now China is really pushing back

China has instructed its companies not to comply with U.S. sanctions targeting five Chinese oil refiners accused of trading Iranian fuel.

Victoria Bela,Sylvia MaSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-03 · 13:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
The US sanctioned Chinese oil refineries. Now China is really pushing back
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Briefing Summary

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China has instructed its companies not to comply with U.S. sanctions targeting five Chinese oil refiners accused of trading Iranian fuel. This directive represents China's first use of a regulation designed to counter "improper" foreign actions and could complicate U.S. sanctions enforcement. The U.S. had imposed these sanctions since last year on entities and individuals involved in trading Iranian petroleum. This move by China signifies a significant response to U.S. extraterritorial sanctions, potentially escalating tensions in their economic relationship.

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Key claims

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The US sanctioned five Chinese oil refiners for allegedly trading in Iranian fuel.

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China has ordered companies throughout the country not to comply with US sanctions on five Chinese oil refiners.

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This order is the first application of a measure designed to block 'improper' foreign actions.

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The move could mark a new stage in Beijing’s pushback against American long-arm jurisdiction.

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The order could be a potential headache for US sanctions enforcement.

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Full report

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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 since last year on entities and individuals that Washington said were involved in trading Iranian petroleum.
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