Hans van LeeuwenAug 25, 2026 – 11.20pmBeijing has threatened to retaliate if China is hit by Donald Trump’s new Iran sanctions, raising fears of a fresh trade war between the two superpowers.China’s ties with Iran “should not be interfered with or undermined”, foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian warned on Tuesday, just hours after the White House vowed to target countries that refused to cut ties with Tehran.The Telegraph LondonSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
China warns US of retaliation over Iran sanctions
Beijing hit back after the US sanctioned dozens of Chinese entities and threatened to target a “major financial institution” for its dealings with Tehran
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