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China invokes blocking law against US sanctions as trade tensions escalate
China has invoked a law to block US sanctions, escalating trade tensions between the two countries, Mint reported on May 3.
At a glance
- China invoked a law to block US sanctions, per Mint's May 3 report.
- China Daily characterised the move as a "defensive and justified response" to what Beijing calls a clear violation of international law.
VERDICT — CONFIRMED
China has invoked a law to block US sanctions, escalating trade tensions between the two countries, Mint reported on May 3. State-affiliated English-language outlet China Daily defended Beijing's decision, describing the move as a "defensive and justified response" to what the government characterises as a clear violation of international law, per the report. No further details of the measure's scope were given in the available material.
Key facts on file
- China invoked a law to block US sanctions, per Mint's May 3 report.
- China Daily characterised the move as a "defensive and justified response" to what Beijing calls a clear violation of international law.
PRIMARY SOURCE
Mint — MarketsFiled underSANCTIONS
Sources · two-source rule
PRIMARYMint — Markets
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