中国与伊朗的合作应得到尊重与保护
China's cooperation with Iran is legitimate, and must be respected and protected, said Geng Shuang, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, on Tuesday.
中国外交部发言人耿爽周二表示，中国与伊朗的合作是合法的，理应得到尊重和保护。
On Monday, the U.S. announced it will not extend sanction waivers for importers of Iranian oil when they expire in early May.
Geng reiterated strong opposition to the U.S.' unilateral sanctions against Tehran, saying that China has long been against U.S.' long-arm jurisdiction against other countries.
During a regular press conference, Geng warned that the U.S. move will not only harm China's national interests but also roil the global energy market as well as the Middle East region.
The spokesperson said that Iran is an important crude oil producer in the world which contributes greatly to stabilizing the global energy market. The U.S. should play a more constructive role in stabilizing the market with appropriate attitudes, said Geng.