China Condemns U.S. Sanctions on Russian Oil Buyers 🚨 | What Is “Long-Arm Jurisdiction”? |

Question: In opposing new U.S. secondary sanctions on buyers of Russian oil, China specifically condemned the measure as an unlawful exercise of what?

✅ Answer: Long-Arm Jurisdiction

China rejected the proposed U.S. measures targeting countries purchasing Russian oil and gas, saying it would not accept Washington’s “long-arm jurisdiction” or interference in normal trade and economic cooperation. Chinese officials also reiterated that sanctions lacking UN Security Council authorization have no basis in international law, reflecting Beijing’s stated position on unilateral sanctions.

Key Facts:
🇨🇳 Country: China
🇺🇸 Measure opposed: U.S. secondary sanctions/tariffs targeting buyers of Russian energy
⚖️ Term used by China: Long-Arm Jurisdiction
🛢️ Main issue: Purchases of Russian oil and gas
🌐 China’s position: Normal trade should not be subject to third-party interference or coercion.
🏛️ China also stated its opposition to measures lacking UN Security Council authorization.

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