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TruePoliticsUS114 days ago

“China imposed a ban on May 4, 2026, prohibiting recognition, enforcement, or compliance with US sanctions targeting five Chinese companies allegedly involved in Iranian petroleum transactions, according to a Ministry of Commerce notice.”

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  • The Asianews network article directly states that China imposed a ban on May 4, 2026, prohibiting recognition, enforcement, or compliance with US sanctions targeting five Chinese companies over alleged involvement in Iranian petroleum transactions, per a Ministry of Commerce notice.
  • No contradictory evidence was found.
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The Asianews network article directly states that China imposed a ban on May 4, 2026, prohibiting recognition, enforcement, or compliance with US sanctions targeting five Chinese companies over alleged involvement in Iranian petroleum transactions, per a Ministry of Commerce notice. No contradictory evidence was found.

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