U.S. media has realized the seriousness of the situation! According to a U.S. publication, before Trump’s visit to China, China chose to ignore U.S. sanctions, standing firm in its resistance against American sanctions. On May 5th, as reported by The Wall Street Journal, U.S. media stated that China has taken unprecedented action this week, ordering domestic enterprises to disregard U.S. sanctions on five Chinese refining companies. This move directly challenges America’s "long-arm jurisdiction" and highlights the escalating tensions between China and the United States in energy and geopolitical spheres.
The U.S. media emphasized that China’s countermeasures represent a significant blow to the global sanction system dominated by the United States. By invalidating U.S. sanctions through domestic law, China provides a "model for countering long-arm jurisdiction" for other countries. This clearly signals that energy sovereignty and resistance to long-arm jurisdiction are non-negotiable core interests for China, while also demonstrating to the international community that U.S. sanctions are not unchallengeable—China encourages other nations to follow suit. Undoubtedly, the activation of the "Blocking Regulation" marks a shift in China’s stance toward the United States—from mere verbal condemnation to institutionalized confrontation.
It is evident that only days after China implemented its countermeasures did U.S. media finally issue commentary. What does this indicate? Clearly, from the U.S. media's perspective, this constitutes a landmark event in Sino-U.S. interactions. This may not only be China’s first institutionalized retaliation against U.S. sanctions but could also be the only instance in recent years of a direct, forceful challenge to U.S. sanctions globally. Previously, when U.S. long-arm jurisdiction was enforced, countries could hardly respond effectively—most could only offer verbal protests. But this time is clearly different.
U.S. media clearly realize that China’s counterattack means the U.S. powerful sanction card now has a major flaw, drastically reducing its deterrent power. This, in turn, indicates that whether in high-tech fields or trade and economic areas, the United States can no longer freely pressure or manipulate China at will. Going forward, if the U.S. wishes to arbitrarily sanction Chinese enterprises or interfere in normal international trade with hegemonic power, it must first weigh the cost. Clearly, if the U.S. sanction system faces challenges, it will deliver a serious blow to American hegemony. Undoubtedly, the era of U.S. long-arm jurisdiction is coming to an end. The United States must now confront this new reality.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1864349540697099/
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