Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang stated that China has submitted a decisive petition to the US, with respect to its imposing of new sanctions on Chinese citizens and companies, and in connection with North Korea, reported RIA Novosti news agency of Russia.

When asked to comment on the fact that the US Treasury Department on Saturday announced its latest round of sanctions on North Korea as well as companies, vessels, and individuals of some other countries—including some Chinese entities—which they believe are working in connection with North Korea, Geng noted as follows, in particular:

“The Chinese side firmly opposes the US imposing unilateral sanctions and ‘long-arm jurisdiction’ on Chinese entities or individuals in accordance with its domestic laws. We have lodged stern representations with the US side over this, urging it to immediately stop such wrongdoings so as not to undermine bilateral cooperation on the relevant area.”