China has helped Russia and Iran sidestep Western sanctions on their oil exports, says the think tank Atlantic Council.
Critics say that China aids Russia solely to protect its own interests.
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AdvertisementRussia and Iran's successful workarounds of the West's sanctions on their oil exports largely hinge on the contributions of China, economic think tank the Atlantic Council wrote in a new report.
As the two countries face escalating sanctions from the US-led alliance, Beijing has created an alternative market for their restricted oil.
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