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How the US sanctions on Iran impact China

How the US sanctions on Iran impact China
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The United States has sanctioned Chinese entities linked to Iran's shadow financial networks while refraining from targeting major banks or China's broader economy. Both Washington and Beijing are seeking to preserve trade relations ahead of a planned summit between their leaders on September 24.

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How the US sanctions on Iran impact China

The US has sanctioned Chinese entities tied to Iran’s shadow networks but stopped short of hitting major banks or China broadly, warning Beijing over Iranian oil as both sides try to preserve trade ties ahead of a Trump–Xi meeting set for September 24.
Al Jazeera’s Katrina Yu reports from Beijing.

Published On 25 Aug 2026

25 Aug 2026

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