China has responded strongly to US sanctions placed on several companies accused of buying oil from Iran. A Chinese government order has blocked these sanctions from affecting its companies. A Chinese state-linked newspaper said the country’s actions are “defensive and justified.” It argued that the United States does not have approval from the United Nations to impose these sanctions. According to the report, the US is not only targeting specific companies but also trying to control trade between other countries. It says this goes against international law. The article also explained that the US often uses the power of its currency, the dollar, to enforce sanctions worldwide. This includes punishing companies that do business with countries under US sanctions. China says it will not follow what it calls “illegal” US sanctions and wants to protect its companies from outside pressure. This issue adds to rising tensions between the US and China, especially over trade and global influence.