The United States Department of the Treasury has imposed a new round of sanctions against Iran.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson has described the county’s recent military drills near Taiwan as a “firm response” to external forces helping separatist groups in the self-ruled island.

China rejects the use of force and illegal sanctions against the Islamic Republic and urges the United States to adopt a “sincere” political attitude.

Chinese and Russian diplomats have called for the lifting of “unlawful sanctions” imposed against Iran, reiterating Tehran’s right to peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

China has warned Britain against labeling its actions in the South China Sea region “dangerous and destabilizing.”

Donald Trump cannot cripple China with his tariffs and trade wars. Instead, it will make the lives of average Americans miserable by increasing inflation and the cost of living.

Iranian, Russian and Chinese forces are set to stage a joint naval exercise in areas near Iran’s Chabahar Port and eye closer military cooperation.