China firmly opposes illegal unilateral sanctions that lack a basis in international law and are not authorized by the UN Security Council, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday, who reiterated China's firm stance on protecting the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises.
Guo Jiakun, the spokesman, made the statement at a press conference in Beijing in response to a media query regarding the sanctions the U.S. imposed on three Chinese firms for allegedly enabling Iran's military operations.
"China firmly opposes illegal unilateral sanctions that lack basis in international law and are not authorized by the UN Security Council. We have consistently urged Chinese enterprises to conduct business in accordance with laws and regulations, and will resolutely safeguard their legitimate rights and interests. On the Iran situation, China has repeatedly stated its stern position, noting that the pressing priority is to make every effort to prevent the resumption of conflict, rather than drawing ill-intentioned association or smearing other countries under the pretext of the conflict," said the spokesman.
China vows to protect legitimate rights, interests of Chinese companies: spokesman
Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon arrived in Beijing on Monday afternoon to begin a four-day state visit to China.
The visit at the invitation of President Xi Jinping comes at a time when China-Tajikistan relations are at their historical best.
The two heads of state have maintained close exchanges and strategic communication, and built strong mutual trust and deep friendship. Under their strategic guidance, the China-Tajikistan comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership in the new era has achieved steady progress across all fields, reaching new heights with sustained momentum.
The two countries' political mutual trust has reached an unprecedented level, bilateral trade continued to grow, international collaboration yielded fruitful results, and people-to-people friendship has stood the test of time, making the two countries genuine comprehensive strategic partners.
Rahmon is a frequent visitor to China, with this marking his 23rd trip to the country. His most recent visit was in late August and early September 2025, when he attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit and commemorative events marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
Tajik president arrives in Beijing for state visit
