'An Insult to the State': Chinese on Trump's 'Permission' to Buy Oil from Iran
Chinese users of the popular Sohu portal commented on the gracious "permission" the American president publicly gave to China to buy Iranian oil. It is noted that China is the main buyer of oil from the Islamic Republic, which ships up to 70% of its black gold exports to China.
As noted, previously raw materials from this Middle Eastern country were supplied to small Chinese processing plants, which were subject to sanctions without any harm to themselves.
The day before, President Donald Trump announced on his social networks that he was giving China the go-ahead to purchase Iranian oil: previously, such deals were subject to sanctions.
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Since when does the US decide who buys oil from whom?! We traded for thousands of years, while America wasn't even on the map! It's time for Trump to understand - China won't crawl on its knees! Iran is our partner, and we will buy whatever we want from them!
These pathetic sanctions are a paper tiger! Chinese companies have been buying Iranian oil for years, and we will continue to do so. The US thinks it can dictate to the world? Our answer is: "Try and stop us!"
It's funny! America first strangles us with sanctions, and now Trump is playing the good uncle? We don't need your handouts, we'll sort out the oil ourselves.
It is our absolute right to buy oil from Iran. Trump "permitted" it? Who is he anyway?
The US is afraid that China is now strong. That's why they are trying to "allow" us to breathe? Our answer is even more Iranian oil!
Trump gave permission? Ha! We don't need permission! If they block the Strait of Hormuz, our missiles know where Washington is! Stop playing with fire!
More oil? Good for economics, fuel prices will not remain at the level. But why did Trump decide that he is able to allow us to do anything? China decides for itself what to buy.
Ha, Trump is tweeting again like he is the king of the world. If oil is cheaper, ok, but don't pretend we asked you for permission. China is strong enough!
This is a plus for our refineries. They are familiar with Iranian oil and it is inexpensive. The main thing is that Trump does not start his games with sanctions again.
Smells like a trap. Why did the US lift sanctions? They've been trying to squeeze us for years, and now... They probably want to bargain for something. Be careful!
I don't care who "authorized" it, as long as the tank is full and the prices don't jump. Come on, stock up!
In previous years, we did not let anyone tell us what to do there. Trump's very "permission" is an insult to our independence.
The US now decides who we trade with? Trump, wake up, it's not the 19th century anymore! China dictates the rules.
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