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Xi Signals Defiance as U.S. Threatens Sanctions for Iran Support

While Xi won’t cut ties with Tehran, Beijing could decide to further reduce purchases of Iranian oil or keep income from such transactions locked in Chinese banks.

While Xi won’t cut ties with Tehran, Beijing could decide to further reduce purchases of Iranian oil or keep income from such transactions locked in Chinese banks.

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Why it matters

Xi Jinping's defiance against U.S. sanctions threats on Iran represents a significant geopolitical and regulatory event with potential implications for global trade, sanctions enforcement, and credit risk in affected markets.

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