‘Unacceptable’: Blow To Trump's 'Stop Russian Oil Purchase' Dream; China Dumps US Demand

11142 views | Oct 16, 2025, 03:08:26 PM | TOI.in
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China firmly rejected US President Donald Trump's demand to stop buying Russian oil. Liu Pengyu, spokesperson for the Chinese Mission in the US, emphasized that any coercion or unilateral pressure is unacceptable. He stated that interactions between China and Russia are legitimate under international law and must be respected, highlighting Beijing’s strong stance against unilateral sanctions and US pressure tactics.