Article Summary

The article explains that China is telling its companies not to follow U.S. sanctions on certain Chinese refineries tied to Iranian oil, arguing the U.S. is overstepping international law by enforcing those rules beyond its borders. It frames China’s stance as a legal and sovereign decision, while not addressing how these refineries might still help Iran’s government indirectly. The tone supports China’s position by emphasizing principles like national sovereignty and legal norms, but doesn’t provide evidence from independent sources to verify either side’s claims.