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‘Trade Ties Must Be Free From Coercion’: China Opposes US' Russia Sanctions Bill

The US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, aiming to impose tougher sanctions on Moscow and Tehran
China on Thursday opposed the United States Congress’ legislation imposing tougher sanctions on Iran and Russia, asserting that economic and trade cooperation between Beijing and other countries shall be “free from disruption and coercion" from any third party.
The US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, aiming to impose tougher sanctions on countries that purchase oil and gas from Moscow.