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Latest news and updates on China’s new anti-sanctions law, which provides a legal framework for retaliation and allows Chinese firms to seek compensation over foreign sanctions.
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It is a tit-for-tat response to US Treasury sanctions this month on Chinese entities over alleged human rights abuses.
Washington says it has frozen the assets of a former prefectural police chief and a United Front Work Department cadre, actions Beijing says the action amounts to gross interference in China’s internal affairs.
President says creating favourable legal conditions is essential as the nation opens up to the outside world.
The new Foreign Relations Law is Beijing’s latest legal weapon against sanctions, foreign interventions, and further consolidates Communist Party’s control.
Wang Yi calls for end to unilateral sanctions that ‘constrain economic development of other nations’.
The Post breaks down how the sanctions law could affect US nationals and Hong Kong residents seeking to donate to his campaign.
Chinese companies could find themselves subject to huge fines and penalties for breach of sanctions if they work with targeted entities.
EU trade chief says tensions between China and the EU ‘need to be addressed at the highest political level’.
President says country should move faster on legislation relating to foreign matters, particularly around sanctions and interference.
Wider law enforcement and judicial cooperation in bilateral and multilateral ties are important for national security, Chinese president tells Politburo.
Law passed by National People’s Congress Standing Committee can apply to individuals, their relatives and organisations, Hong Kong delegate Tam Yiu-chung says.
Government advisers say the plans were accelerated after the US President dashed hopes he would take a softer approach than Donald Trump.
Expert says the legislation, which is expected to be passed on Thursday, will allow companies like Huawei to seek redress through mainland courts.
The EU Chamber of Commerce in China expresses concern at lack of transparency and says the measures are ‘not conducive to attracting investment’.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam accuses Western countries of violating international norms with their own sanctions, saying new law will give foreign governments ‘a taste of their own medicine’.