China Says No to US Oil Rules

May 3, 2026, 13:00
ChinaPolitics

Introduction

China tells its companies to ignore US rules about five oil factories. The US says these factories buy oil from Iran.

Main Body

The US says five Chinese oil companies help Iran. The US believes Iran uses this money for weapons. China says this is not true. China says they do not buy oil from Iran now. China has a new law. This law stops foreign rules in China. China says the US rules are not fair. China says the US is interfering in their business. Oil prices are very high now. One barrel of oil costs more than $120. This is because some sea paths are closed. The US and Europe also disagree about Iran.

Conclusion

China will not follow the US rules. Oil prices are still high and the world is not peaceful.

Learning

πŸ’‘ The 'Say' Pattern

In this story, we see how to report what people or countries think. This is a key A2 skill.

The Basic Formula: Person/Group + says + fact/opinion

Examples from the text:

  • China says this is not true.
  • The US says these factories buy oil.

πŸ› οΈ Useful Word Swaps

To reach A2, you can replace "says" with these words to be more specific:

  • Believe β†’ when it is an opinion (e.g., "The US believes Iran uses money for weapons")
  • Tell β†’ when speaking directly to someone (e.g., "China tells its companies to ignore rules")

⚠️ Quick Note: "Not Fair"

Look at this phrase: "The US rules are not fair."

  • Fair = Right / Honest
  • Not fair = Wrong / Dishonest

This is a simple way to describe a problem without using difficult words.

Vocabulary Learning

oil (n.)
a black liquid from the earth used for fuel
Example:Oil is used to power cars.
rules (n.)
guidelines or laws that people must follow
Example:The rules say you must wear a helmet.
companies (n.)
businesses that sell goods or services
Example:Many companies make phones.
ignore (v.)
to pay no attention to something
Example:He decided to ignore the warning.
factories (n.)
places where goods are made
Example:Factories produce cars.
buy (v.)
to purchase something with money
Example:She wants to buy a new book.
money (n.)
money is the money people use to buy things
Example:Money can be saved for later.
weapons (n.)
tools or objects used for fighting
Example:We should not use weapons.
law (n.)
a rule made by a government that people must obey
Example:The law protects people.
foreign (adj.)
coming from another country
Example:Foreign travelers need a visa.
prices (n.)
the amount of money needed to buy something
Example:Prices of food are rising.
barrel (n.)
a large container used to hold oil
Example:A barrel of oil costs $120.
costs (v.)
to require a certain amount of money
Example:The project costs a lot of money.
paths (n.)
routes or ways to travel
Example:We walked along the paths.
closed (adj.)
not open or shut
Example:The door is closed.
disagree (v.)
to have a different opinion
Example:They disagree about the plan.
follow (v.)
to do what someone else says or does
Example:You should follow the instructions.
peaceful (adj.)
calm and free from fighting
Example:The park is peaceful.
China (proper noun)
a country in East Asia
Example:China is a large country.
US (proper noun)
United States, a country in North America
Example:The US has many states.
Iran (proper noun)
a country in the Middle East
Example:Iran exports oil.
Europe (proper noun)
a continent in the northern hemisphere
Example:Europe has many cultures.