Ministry of Commerce responds to the US sanctions on Venezuelan oil tanker: resolutely opposed to "long-arm jurisdiction".

Regarding the recent order by the United States to block all sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela, Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yongqian stated at a routine press conference on the 25th that China has always firmly opposed countries imposing unilateral sanctions and so-called "extraterritorial jurisdiction." Arbitrary interception of oil tankers from other countries may not only disrupt the normal operation of the international energy market, but also pose other security risks. During the press conference, a reporter asked: the United States recently ordered the blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela, and has already intercepted three oil tankers. China is one of the major buyers of Venezuelan crude oil, what impact will this act have on Sino-Venezuelan oil trade? How does the Chinese Ministry of Commerce respond to this action by the United States? He Yongqian made the above response. He Yongqian also stated that it is normal, reasonable, and lawful for Venezuela to engage in economic and trade cooperation with other countries within the framework of international law, and this right should be respected and supported.