Beijing ‘consistently opposes’ unilateral US sanctions on Iran – ministry

Beijing consistently opposes unilateral US sanctions against Iran, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday. The statement comes amid reports that Washington is expected to announce that buyers of Iranian oil must halt imports soon or face sanctions, Reuters said. Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said that China’s bilateral cooperation with Iran was in accordance with the law. China is a major importer of Iranian oil and was one of eight buyers who were granted a waiver by the US to continue buying Iranian oil.