China has taken a firm stance against U.S. demands that it stop buying oil from Russia and Iran or face a possible 100% tariff

Beijing insists it will continue to secure its energy supplies based on national interests despite pressure from Washington and the threat of punitive tariffs.

The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that it has no plans to revise its energy policy due to external pressure. In particular, to the US calls to stop buying oil from Russia and Iran.