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US pressures China to join global economic sanctions against Iran

The United States is urging China to support its extensive economic sanctions against Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that China, which relies heavily on Gulf energy, should align with this global economic isolation campaign. This appeal comes ahead of anticipated discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping and emphasizes that nations will need to choose sides in this initiative. AI

RANK_REASON US government policy announcement with significant geopolitical and economic implications. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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US pressures China to join global economic sanctions against Iran

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Nayan Seth ·

    US urges China to back its ‘most crushing economic operation’ against Iran

    US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday urged China to join Washington’s latest efforts to economically pressure and isolate Iran after negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the six-month conflict collapsed. “Keep in mind, the Chinese get 50 per cent of thei…