Chinese FM responds to questions on trade with Iraq, Iran

In response to media questions on whether trade between China and Iraq has returned to pre-conflict levels after the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday that China maintains normal trade exchanges with Iraq. China hopes for a sustained and effective ceasefire to promote peace and stability in the Middle East.

In response to another question regarding US President Donald Trump's claim that China can now continue to purchase oil from Iran and whether China has started importing Iranian oil, Guo said that as previously emphasized, China will take reasonable energy security measures based on its own national interests.