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china invokes anti sanctions law counter us blacklisting refiners
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AI-generatedChina's invocation of anti-sanctions law creates legal conflict for Chinese refiners importing Iranian crude, potentially disrupting supply chains and increasing compliance costs. The US blacklisting targets specific refineries, raising risk of secondary sanctions and reducing Iranian crude flows. Impact is China-specific and global oil market via potential supply tightness.
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- China invoked anti-sanctions law for first time against US blacklisting of oil refineries including Hengli Petrochemical.
- US blacklisted several Chinese refineries for purchasing Iranian crude.
- Ministry of Commerce ordered companies not to comply with US sanctions.
- Law revised in April 2026 allows countermeasures against entities enforcing unlawful sanctions.
- Event occurs ahead of US President Trump's visit to Beijing.