China's cooperation with Iran is legitimate¹, and must be respected and protected, said Geng Shuang, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry², on Tuesday.

 

中国外交部发言人耿爽周二表示，中国与伊朗的合作是合法的，理应得到尊重和保护。

 

On Monday, the U.S. announced it will not extend sanction waivers for importers of Iranian oil when they expire in early May.

 

Geng reiterated³ strong opposition⁴ to the U.S.' unilateral sanctions against Tehran, saying that China has long been against U.S.' long-arm jurisdiction⁵ against other countries.

 

During a regular press conference, Geng warned that the U.S. move will not only harm China's national interests but also roil⁶ the global energy market as well as the Middle East region.

 

The spokesperson said that Iran is an important crude oil producer in the world which contributes greatly to stabilizing⁷ the global energy market. The U.S. should play a more constructive⁸ role in stabilizing the market with appropriate attitudes, said Geng.

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