China Blocks U.S. Sanctions on Five Refineries
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China’s Commerce Ministry has halted the United States’ planned sanctions against five refineries located in the country.
The five refineries, situated in various provinces across China, were targeted by U.S. sanctions that were to take effect next month. The Commerce Ministry issued a statement rejecting the measures, citing concerns over national sovereignty and economic stability.
The move follows a broader U.S. effort to curb China’s energy sector amid geopolitical tensions, though the U.S. has not yet announced a formal response to the Chinese decision.
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