China invokes Blocking Rules for first time to combat US sanctions
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Beijing is becoming more confident in using its weapons for international lawfare. On May 2, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MofCom) directed Chinese entities not to recognize, enforce, or comply with US sanctions on five Chinese refiners blacklisted for handling Iranian crude (Xinhua).
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