BEIJING, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) — Sanctions and pressure cannot resolve problems, as they only heighten tensions, escalate the situation and serve no one’s interests, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday.
Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks at a regular news briefing when asked to comment on U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s threat that the United States could impose secondary sanctions on countries trading with Iran.
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Lin said China called on all parties to exercise rationality and restraint, avoid moves that could further fuel conflicts and undermine global economic development and financial stability, and return to the right track of dialogue and negotiation for a political settlement at an early date.
“China will closely follow relevant developments and take necessary measures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests,” Lin added. ■
- Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated that sanctions and pressure cannot resolve problems and only heighten tensions and escalate situations.
- Lin made the remarks during a news briefing in response to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's threat of secondary sanctions on countries trading with Iran.
- China called on all parties to exercise rationality and restraint to avoid fueling conflicts and undermining global economic development and financial stability.
- Lin urged a return to dialogue and negotiation for an early political settlement regarding the situation with Iran.
- China will closely monitor developments related to the issue and take necessary measures to protect its legitimate rights and interests.
