China weigert Amerikaanse sancties na Trump-bezoek

China has declared U.S. sanctions against five Chinese oil refiners unenforceable on its territory, using a previously dormant legal mechanism ahead of President Trump's visit to Beijing on May 14-15. Through an official announcement, China's Ministry of Commerce instructed all Chinese entities to refuse recognition, enforcement, or compliance with American sanctions targeting Iranian oil trade. This marks the first activation of China's 2021 counteracting rules against extraterritorial foreign legislation, signaling Beijing's willingness to directly challenge U.S. economic measures and