China is criticizing the West for imposing new sanctions on Iran over its
controversial nuclear program.Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Weimin told
reporters in Beijing Wednesday the fresh sanctions will make the situation more
complicated and could hurt the chances for peace and stability.
China's condemnation of Western sanctions follows similar statements from
Russia's foreign ministry. Moscow Tuesday called the sanctions "unacceptable and
contradictory to international law." The United States, Canada and Britain each
announced new steps Monday to increase economic pressure against Iran in
response to international concerns Tehran is developing nuclear weapons.