China hits back as US Congress approves tariffs on top buyers of Russian energy
Por Victoria Bela — South China Morning Post – News feed
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Passed just ahead of Xi Jinping’s expected US visit, the bill gives Washington power to penalise Beijing over its Russian fuel imports
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Victoria Bela Published: 7:33pm, 17 Sep 2026
Beijing has pushed back after the US Congress passed a bill on Wednesday that would allow US President Donald Trump to sanction Russia and its largest energy importers, including China.
The bill, named after the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham , authorises tariffs of up to 100 per cent on the top five importers of Russian oil and natural gas.
In response to a question about the bill, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said Beijing had always opposed “long-arm jurisdiction” lacking a basis in international law and authorisation from the United Nations Security Council.
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