China has sharply rejected fresh U.S. sanctions imposed on Chinese refineries accused of purchasing Iranian oil, calling the measures unlawful and an example of Washington’s “long-arm jurisdiction.” China’s Ministry of Commerce said it had issued an order blocking recognition or compliance with sanctions targeting five Chinese refining companies, including major independent processors allegedly linked to imports of Iranian crude. Beijing said the U.S. actions violate international law and disrupt normal global trade. The sanctions are part of the Trump administration’s renewed pressure campaign aimed at curbing Iran’s oil revenues. U.S. authorities have accused several Chinese firms of helping Tehran evade…
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