China has responded to the US threat to cut off trade with Spain by declaring that it is unacceptable to turn trade into a tool or a weapon.

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

BEIJING, March 4 (Xinhua) — US and Israeli military strikes on Iran violate international law, and trade should not be used as a weapon or tool, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday.

A Chinese diplomat made this statement at a regular press briefing, responding to journalists' requests to comment on reports that US President Donald Trump threatened to completely sever trade ties with Spain due to that country's refusal to support the US in military action against Iran. -0-

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