Sanctions

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EU Blacklists Chinese Firms over Major Cyberattacks

The European Union on Monday sanctioned two Chinese tech firms for cyberattacks that allegedly hacked tens of thousands of devices and critical infrastructure.

China Targets 40 Japanese Firms in New Export Control Crackdown

Yesterday, China's Ministry of Commerce sanctioned 40 Japanese firms across the aerospace, defense, and heavy industrial sectors under its export control laws, enforcing stricter licensing requirements or outright bans.

China Amends Foreign Trade Law, Expanding Legal Toolbox

Last month, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress passed significant amendments to China’s Foreign Trade Law, set to enter into force on March 1, 2026. This revision, the first major overhaul since 2004, signals a shift toward active legal deterrence and expands China’s legal

China Sanctions 20 U.S. Defense Firms over Taiwan Arms Sales

In late December, China imposed sanctions on twenty U.S. defense companies and ten executives in retaliation for a new approval by the U.S. government of arms sales to Taiwan.

China Sanctions Ex-Japan Military Chief Over Taiwan Advisory Role

Today, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) announced sanctions against Shigeru Iwasaki, the former chief of the joint staff of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (SDF), for "openly colluding with 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces."

U.S. Patent Office Rule Draws Fire from China, Citing Discrimination

The USPTO recently finalized a significant policy change requiring petitioners in Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings to disclose all Real Parties in Interest (RPI). This move immediately drew sharp condemnation from China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), which publicly argued that the rule constitutes a violation of U.S. international

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
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