United States & Liu Pengyu

United States: The United States imposed sanctions on Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery and 40 shipping companies to cut off Iran's oil revenue, escalating its campaign against Iran and potentially impacting its relationship with China.

Liu Pengyu: Liu Pengyu, a spokesperson for China's embassy in Washington, stated that the United States' use of sanctions undermines international trade and infringes upon the rights of Chinese companies.

United States: The United States is mentioned in the context of David Malpass's past service under Donald Trump and as a nation that the world should unite behind to demand a resolution to the Iran conflict.

Liu Pengyu: Liu Pengyu, spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Washington DC, defends China's actions and its status as a developing country in response to David Malpass's criticisms.

United States: The United States is engaged in a costly conflict with Iran, which has led to a naval blockade and efforts to secure China's assistance in de-escalation. It is considering sanctions against Chinese banks but fears economic retaliation.

Liu Pengyu: Liu Pengyu, spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy, expressed Beijing's opposition to illicit unilateral sanctions and emphasized preventing a relapse in fighting in Iran.

United States: The United States, through its President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is engaging in a state visit to China, focusing on trade relations while navigating past human rights disputes and sanctions.

Liu Pengyu: Liu Pengyu, a Chinese embassy spokesman, confirmed that China would not block Marco Rubio from entering, clarifying that sanctions targeted his past actions as a senator.

United States: The United States is a key player in the Iran war, having launched strikes and imposed a naval blockade. Its actions under Donald Trump are straining traditional diplomatic alliances.

Liu Pengyu: Liu Pengyu is a spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Washington and confirmed communication between China and the United States regarding Donald Trump's visit.

Liu Pengyu: Liu Pengyu, a spokesperson for the Chinese embassy, attributed global energy market shortages to the Middle East situation and called for an end to military operations.