10 h. ago US sanctions China’s Guangzhou Tengyue Chemical for alleged fentanyl trafficking

The United States on Wednesday sanctioned a Chinese chemical company that it alleges is manufacturing and coordinating shipments of illicit opioids, such as fentanyl, and chemical agents into the country. The move comes amid recent stepped-up moves in Washington to target China on the fentanyl issue despite stabilising bilateral ties. A Treasury Department statement said sanctions have been placed on Guangzhou Tengyue Chemical, based in China’s southern Guangdong province, and two of the...

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31 h. ago Bill to sanction Chinese officials who avoid action on fentanyl passes US House

A bipartisan bill that would impose sanctions on Chinese officials who intentionally avoid taking action to prevent the trafficking of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids passed the US House of Representatives on Tuesday. The proposed Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act passed 407-4 on lawmakers’ first day back in Washington following a month-long recess, with only a few Democrats opposing it. This comes as the two countries are preparing for their next round of trade talks, to be held before November 10...

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64 h. ago China, Russia join Iran in rejecting European move to restore sanctions on Tehran

China, Russia join Iran in rejecting European move to restore sanctions on Tehran  Reuters

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65 h. ago As US sanctions take toll, Xi Jinping presses SCO to target ‘bullying’

China has urged member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to strengthen their collective financial security and voice in the world as pressure mounts from the United States and its allies. Without naming any country, President Xi Jinping told the SCO state leaders – many of them facing blanket sanctions and punitive tariffs from the US – that the organisation needed to speed up and achieve “real results” to better protect themselves from “hegemonic” bullying. To that end, Xi...

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5 d. ago Russia, China oppose 'discriminatory' sanctions in global trade, says Putin

Russia, China oppose 'discriminatory' sanctions in global trade, says Putin  Reuters

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5 d. ago Russia, China slam European nations over Iran ‘snapback’ sanctions move

Russia, China slam European nations over Iran ‘snapback’ sanctions move  Al Jazeera

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6 d. ago China accepts first sanctioned Russian LNG cargo in test of US response, Bloomberg reports

China accepts first sanctioned Russian LNG cargo in test of US response, Bloomberg reports  The Kyiv Independent

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6 d. ago Volatility surges on China oil futures after US sanctions Yangshan port

Volatility surges on China oil futures after US sanctions Yangshan port  Reuters

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7 d. ago Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 Delivers First Cargo to China After Year

Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 Delivers First Cargo to China After Year-Long Wait, Signaling Possible Shift in Beijing’s Sanctions Stance  gCaptain

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9 d. ago China urges ‘dialogue’ to resolve Iran nuclear issue as new sanctions loom

Beijing has urged that the Iran nuclear issue be resolved through political and diplomatic means as Tehran faces new economic sanctions. Chinese foreign vice-minister Ma Zhaoxu and Iranian deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi spoke by phone on Sunday, during which Ma was described as having voiced China’s hope that all parties concerned would “remain committed to resolving the issue through political and diplomatic means and actively create conditions for an early resumption of dialogue and...

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1 week ago US Sanctions Greek Shipper, China Ports in Push Against Iran Oil

US Sanctions Greek Shipper, China Ports in Push Against Iran Oil  Yahoo Finance

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3 w. ago China targets 2 Lithuanian banks in response to new EU sanctions

China targets 2 Lithuanian banks in response to new EU sanctions  ABC News

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3 w. ago China targets two EU banks, retaliating to bloc's Russia sanctions package

China targets two EU banks, retaliating to bloc's Russia sanctions package  Reuters

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3 w. ago China Sanctions Two EU Banks, Hitting Back at Europe’s Moves

China Sanctions Two EU Banks, Hitting Back at Europe’s Moves  Bloomberg.com

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3 w. ago China bans agencies and individuals from dealing with 2 EU banks

China decided on Wednesday to sanction two European banks as a countermeasure against previous financial sanctions from the 27-member bloc. The Ministry of Commerce will ban Chinese agencies and individuals from doing business with UAB Urbo Bankas and AB Mano Bankas, according to its online statement. The two banks are both from Lithuania, a country that has been one of Beijing’s most vociferous critics in Europe and was previously targeted by economic sanctions from Beijing after seeking to...

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3 w. ago ‘China More Complicated’: JD Vance on Sanctioning Beijing Over Russian Oil

‘China More Complicated’: JD Vance on Sanctioning Beijing Over Russian Oil  The Times of India

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4 w. ago Trump vows more secondary sanctions for Russia oil buyers are coming, including potentially on China

Trump vows more secondary sanctions for Russia oil buyers are coming, including potentially on China  CNN

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4 w. ago China Faces EU Sanctions Over Secret Drone Shipments to Russia’s Military

China Faces EU Sanctions Over Secret Drone Shipments to Russia’s Military  UNITED24 Media

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