Beijing, China - June 12, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of press briefing in progress, reporters
2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Lin Jian, spokesman, Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
"China firmly opposes illegal unilateral sanctions that have no basis in international law or that are not authorized by the UN Security Council. We will take necessary measures to resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises and citizens."
3. Reporters

China will take all necessary measures to firmly protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies and nationals against illegal U.S. sanctions, said Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian said at a press briefing in Beijing on Friday.

Lin made the statement when asked to comment on U.S. Department of the Treasury's announcement of sanctions against nine individuals and entities from the Chinese mainland and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

"China firmly opposes illegal unilateral sanctions that have no basis in international law or that are not authorized by the UN Security Council. We will take necessary measures to resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises and citizens," Lin said.