China opposes U.S. sanctions bill, says will not accept 'long-arm jurisdiction'

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What happened

The U.S.House of Representatives passed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act 2026 that authorises Donald Trump to impose sanctions on Russia and steep tariffs on its leading trading partners such as India and China…

Key facts

  • The U.S.House of Representatives passed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act 2026 that authorises Donald Trump to impose sanctions on Russia and steep tariffs on its leading trading partners such as India and China…
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:06:06 UTC.

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  1. China asks Iran to rein in Houthis; why Beijing has stepped in now

  2. China faces oil challenge as prices soar and supply options narrow

  3. What are all the sanctions Iran is under?

  4. China, U.S. top diplomats discuss ‘high-level interactions’ in call, Beijing says

  5. 'Sanctions won’t prevent us from doing our job' says ICC Prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang

  6. Pakistan, China activate boundary joint commission in Islamabad

  7. China opposes U.S. sanctions bill, says will not accept 'long-arm jurisdiction'

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