The claim
“The US Treasury Department sanctioned Hengli Petrochemical-Dalian, one of China’s largest independent refineries.”
Our verdict
True
Multiple reputable news sources, including AP News, Fox News, and Channel News Asia, confirm that the US Treasury Department sanctioned Hengli Petrochemical-Dalian.
What we found
These sources also identify it as one of China's largest independent refineries, supporting the claim's accuracy.
The evidence
4 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
The US Treasury Department sanctioned Hengli Petrochemical's facility in Dalian, noting its processing capacity and status as one of the biggest refineries.
apnews.com· US Treasury Sanctions China-Based Oil Refinery - Background
The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Hengli Petrochemical, identified as one of Iran’s largest oil buyers and a China-based 'teapot' refinery.
foxnews.com· US Targets Chinese Refinery, Dozens of Ships in Iran Oil Crackdown - Background
The Treasury Department targeted Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery, described as one of Iran's largest customers of crude oil and petroleum products and an independent 'teapot' refinery.
channelnewsasia.com· US Imposes Sanctions on Chinese 'Teapot' Refinery for Buying Iranian Oil - Background
The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions Friday on Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery Co, a Chinese independent refinery.
za.investing.com· US Treasury Department Imposes Sanctions on Chinese Independent Refinery
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