Beijing, China - Aug 24, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland）
1. Various of press conference in progress, reporters
2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Lin Jian, spokesman, Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
"Sanctions and pressure will not help resolve disputes. They will only exacerbate tensions and escalate the situation, which is not in the interest of any party. China calls on relevant parties to act rationally and with restraint and avoid taking any measures that may further escalate tensions or deal a blow to global economic growth and financial stability, and return to the right track of political settlement through dialogue and negotiations at an early date. China will closely monitor relevant developments and take necessary measures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests."
3. Reporters

China on Monday vowed to take necessary measures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests as the United States prepares a sweeping package of economic penalties targeting Iran and its trading partners.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks during a regular press briefing after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had threatened to target Iran's international trading partners to follow through on President Donald Trump's most crushing economic operation ever against Iran.

"Sanctions and pressure will not help resolve disputes. They will only exacerbate tensions and escalate the situation, which is not in the interest of any party. China calls on relevant parties to act rationally and with restraint and avoid taking any measures that may further escalate tensions or deal a blow to global economic growth and financial stability, and return to the right track of political settlement through dialogue and negotiations at an early date. China will closely monitor relevant developments and take necessary measures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests," Lin said.