Sanctions
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China Suspends Ship Fees and Sanctions, Tightens Fentanyl Precursor Export Controls
As another follow-up on China's implementation of the recent agreement with the United States, China suspended port fees on American-owned/operated vessels and lifted sanctions against five U.S. subsidiaries of the Korean shipbuilder Hanwha. Simultaneously, Beijing announced a major new regulatory move, placing 13 additional fentanyl precursor
China Lifts Tariffs on U.S. Farm Goods, Drops Sanctions on Dozens of Firms
Today, the Chinese government announced a rollback of some retaliatory measures, including tariffs on key agricultural products and sanctions on U.S. entities, as Beijing took another step to implement a recent trade deal with the United States to deescalate the ongoing economic tensions.
EU Sanctions on Russia Escalates Tensions with China
The European Union has adopted the 19th package of sanctions against Russia, making headlines for its inclusion of major Chinese energy and technology companies accused of supporting Moscow’s military effort in Ukraine. This move has sparked immediate criticism from Beijing and is likely to create another source of contention
China Levies Port Fees for U.S. Vessels, Launches Investigations
The Chinese government escalated its trade conflict with the U.S. today, initiating reciprocal port fees on U.S.-affiliated vessels in direct response to recent U.S. levies against Chinese shipping. In addition, the government sanctioned five U.S. companies and launched a new investigation, signaling that further punitive
China Adds 23 Firms to Unreliable Entity List
Today, China's Ministry of Commerce sanctioned 14 Western companies and several affiliates in the defense and intelligence sectors by adding them to the unreliable entity list.
China Sanctions Six U.S. Firms Over Taiwan; Imposes Export and Investment Bans
Today, China's Ministry of Commerce sanctioned six U.S. companies, subjecting them to export controls and other trade and investment restrictions.
China Sanctions Japanese Lawmaker for "Fallacies" on China
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has imposed sanctions on Japanese lawmaker Shi Ping, accusing him of spreading "fallacies" on sensitive issues including the history of Japan's invasion of China and disputed islands. The move, announced today, marks the first time Beijing has sanctioned a