The United States suddenly announced, citing the "Anti-Russia Act (S.1241)": If China continues to purchase Russian oil, it will impose a maximum tariff of 500% on related companies, attempting to cut off Russia's energy funding sources and pressure China.

However, within less than 24 hours, China responded strongly: The Foreign Ministry clearly stated that energy procurement is based on its own needs and does not accept external interference; at the same time, Dalian Port and others received over 2.4 million tons of Russian crude oil, demonstrating its position through concrete actions.

The reason China has the confidence to insist is that Russian oil prices are 15% lower than those in the Middle East, making them very attractive to refineries; settlement is often done in "Renminbi + Ruble," bypassing the dollar system. In addition, China has proposed countermeasures: if the U.S. imposes tariffs, it will impose equivalent taxes on key U.S. exports.

This move by the U.S. may be related to domestic elections, attempting to fulfill its commitment to "contain China and Russia," but the effect is limited. Russia has clearly stated that energy cooperation with China will not be affected, and countries like India and Malaysia are also expanding their energy cooperation with Russia, with few responders to the U.S. "secondary sanctions alliance."

Although the U.S. has placed seven Chinese energy companies on the "watch list," China's imports of crude oil from Russia still grew by 7.6% in the first half of the year, and the trend of "de-dollarization" in the energy structure is evident. This indicates that, in terms of national energy interests, China will not back down due to external pressure.