China has reaffirmed that its cooperation with Iran complies with international law and should not be hindered despite recent US sanctions targeting Tehran. This statement was made by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Tuesday, according to Reuters.
The remarks come as the United States intensifies its pressure on Iran through new sanctions, aiming to limit Tehran's international partnerships. China’s position underscores its intent to maintain diplomatic and economic ties with Iran within the framework of global regulations.
For Japanese investors and markets, this development signals ongoing geopolitical complexities in the Middle East that may influence energy supplies and currency volatility, factors closely watched in FX and commodity sectors.