China Secures Russian Oil Amid US Sanctions: Despite US threats of new tariffs, China has defended its imports of Russian oil, citing legitimate and lawful economic cooperation with all countries. The move comes as tensions between the US and China over trade and energy issues escalate. Experts believe China can bypass US sanctions by trading oil in its own currency with Russia, while a senior official expects Russian oil to continue flowing to China due to Beijing's need for stable supplies of critical resources like oil. Despite a decline in Russian oil imports, Russia remains China's largest oil supplier.