China Defends Cooperation With Iran, Warns Against Disrupting It

China has warned the US of potential retaliation following the Trump administration's latest sanctions targeting businesses in China and Hong Kong. Beijing stated it will take all necessary measures if Washington expands its crackdown on trade with Tehran. Defending its cooperation with Iran, China signaled that it will not back away from these partnerships and cautioned against any further disruptions to its business relations with the Iranian government amidst the escalating tensions between the two superpowers.