China condemned the United States for what it called the "arbitrary" seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker on the high seas, saying the move "seriously violates international law" and reflects the use of unilateral sanctions without United Nations authorization.
Speaking at a briefing in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said China "opposes illegal and unilateral sanctions" and actions that infringe on the sovereignty and security of other countries. "The U.S. move of arbitrarily seizing other countries' vessels on the high seas seriously violates international law," she said.
