US Trade Representative: US-China Summit to Discuss China's Purchase of Iranian Oil

Central News Agency, Washington, 6th, Comprehensive Foreign Report) US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that US President Trump will discuss China's continued purchase of Iranian oil when he meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week. Greer told Bloomberg Television today that "we don't want this issue to derail the overall bilateral relationship or affect any agreement that might be reached in Beijing, but it is certainly an issue of concern to the US and one that may be raised for discussion." The Trump administration has criticized China for financially supporting Iran through energy purchases, and Washington has warned banks that Chinese refiners supporting the purchase of Iranian crude oil could face US secondary sanctions risks. The US has recently intensified its efforts to block Iranian oil exports, as this revenue is a crucial source of funds for the Tehran regime. Greer said, "Iran is the world's number one sponsor of terrorism, and any entity that buys oil from Iran is aiding and abetting." Trump is scheduled to visit China on May 14-15 for a summit with Xi Jinping. This will be their first bilateral meeting since their encounter in Busan, South Korea, last October. He stated that there is a very friendly competition between the US and China, and this trip to China "will be a very important trip." (Translated by Liu Wenyu) 1150507. Choose to stand with facts, every donation you make is a force for safeguarding press freedom. Download the CNA "First-hand News" APP to stay updated with the latest news in real time. The text, images, and audio/video on this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast, publicly transmitted, or utilized without authorization.