Energy security is vital to the world economy, and all parties have a responsibility to ensure stable energy supply, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday in response to a question about US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's claims in a media interview that the US government may lift sanctions on Iranian oil already at sea in order to increase market supply.
Photo: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian
Bessent told Fox Business Network's "Mornings with Maria" program "In the coming days, we may unsanction the Iranian oil that's on the water. It's about 140 million barrels," Reuters reported.
In response to a question regarding the matter at the press conference on Friday, Lin said that China has consistently opposed illegal unilateral sanctions. He added that China is deeply concerned about the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, and that all parties should immediately cease military operations, avoid further escalation, and prevent instability in the region from having a greater impact on global economic development.