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The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced #sanctions on a former commissioner of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom.

This comes after the #US sanctioned a Chinese official for persecuting adherents of the Falun Gong spiritual practice.

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Support Taiwan’s participation in International Organisation Act, the French Senate passed an overwhelming majority  
 
The French Senate passed “Taiwan’s Participation in the Work of International Organisation Act” with the overwhelming number, supporting Taiwan participates multiple international organisations. This voting result will almost inevitably anger Beijing, Chinese Ambassador to France Lu Shaye wrote to French parliamentarians twice this years, to obstruct the senator’s visit to Taiwan, and threatened that if French keeps supporting Taiwan to participate international organisations, they will be sanctioned by China.  
 
The French Senate, which is dominated by the right-wing opposition, passed the “Taiwan Participation in the Work of International Organisations Act” with 304 votes in favour, 0 votes against, and 19 abstentions on Thursday (6May).  
 
This bill, which is supported by local cross-country parties, is non-binding. It was jointly proposed by Joël Guerriau, Vice Chairman of the Senate Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee, and Alain Richard, Chairman of the next group, in March, hoping that France would participate for Taiwan in The World Health Organisation, General Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organisation, ‘United Nations Convention on Climate Change” and even International Criminal Police Organisation have worked hard.  
 
Source: Stand News #May07

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#Taiwan #France #InternationalOrganisation #Beijing #China #Sanctions #WHO  

The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress passed the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law; any individual who fails to cooperate with the countermeasures will be held accountable 
 
The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China closed today (10th June) in Beijing, according to the CCTV, the decision and proposal of Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law has passed during the meeting. Now, the proposal of Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law still has not published. European and American countries have been countered by Chinese government due to the issues of Xinjiang human rights, Hong Kong’s situation, and annunciation to sanction the Chinese and Hong Kong officials. According to the interview of Director Tian Feilong which podcasted by Now News, he described that proposal will be a “legal weapon” to counter external interference. And he said Hong Kong is necessarily to cooperate with the law, stated that after the law has been passed, it might be included in Annex III of Hong Kong’s basic law, or Hong Kong government may revise and formulate relevant local laws on its own. 
 
The Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law also sets out, the relevant departments of the State Council can take measures, including not issuing visas, not allowing the entry, log-outing visas or even deporting; sealing up, seizing, and freezing movable, immovable, and other various properties in China; and prohibit or restrict organisations and individuals in China from conducting transactions and cooperation with them, etc.  
 
Tian indicated, in the past, China faced sanctions mainly through the administrative measures of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Commerce, which were limited to the economic and foreign trade areas of the original Ministry of Commerce and blocked them. The individual countermeasures announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are only administrative in nature. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the relevant legal system. He described the "Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law" as a "legal toolbox" to counter external interference, and to make countermeasures act in accordance with the law, forming a stronger law enforcement force. 
 
Source: Stand News #Jun10

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#China #ForeignAffairs #Beijing #CCTV #Sanctions #HongKong #HumanRights #Xinjiang #Law #Visa #Deport  

Two U.S. lawmakers are introducing a bill that looks to ramp up pressure on the CCP. The bill would slap #sanctions on top #ChineseHealthOfficials until Beijing allows for an independent investigation into the #origins of the CCP virus.

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The United States won't send officials to the #BeijingWinterOlympics. Are the United States' key allies following suit?

Beijing thought the European Union would lift its #Sanctions on blacklisted #HumanRightsAbusers, but Brussels proves them wrong.

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It seems Beijing may have misjudged Brussels. The European Union has decided to extend #Sanctions on Chinese officials and entities—and keep China on its blacklist of #HumanRightsViolators.

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On Monday, Beijing vowed #Retaliation against the United States, saying it plans to “strike back” at what it called Washington's “reckless” actions, after the United States imposed extensive #Sanctions on Friday.

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The U.S. says it won’t be deterred by China’s latest #Sanctions. Beijing recently penalized four #AmericanOfficials serving on a #ReligiousFreedom commission. The move came after the U.S. levied its own sanctions.

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The #ChinaUSRelationship is taking a hit this week. Beijing has announced new #Sanctions on two American companies. But the communist regime isn't giving many details.

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As #CCP tried to remove #Ukraine from the #G20 agenda (and claimed that #China is on the right side of history, no less), I wonder if it's time we brace ourselves for sanctions? #HongKong will most likely not be given any preferential treatment different from China...
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PS. Reminiscing the good old days when #HK protesters were urging #US to sanction China everyday. Looks like Xi's gonna grant us that wish finally. Thanks Pooh!
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#sanctions #Russia #Taiwan

As #CCP tried to remove #Ukraine from the #G20 agenda (and claimed that #China is on the right side of history, no less), I wonder if it's time we brace ourselves for sanctions? #HongKong will most likely not be given any preferential treatment different from China...
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PS. Reminiscing the good old days when #HK protesters were urging #US to sanction China everyday. Looks like Xi's gonna grant us that wish finally. Thanks Pooh!
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#sanctions #Russia #Taiwan

#USSanctions
China regulators reportedly meet banks to discuss protecting assets from US sanctions

Chinese regulators held an emergency meeting with domestic and foreign banks last month to discuss protecting trillions of dollars in overseas assets from US-led #sanctions similar to those imposed on Russia, according to a report.

The Financial Times reports the April 22 meeting between representatives from China’s central bank and finance ministry, and executives from all large banks operating in China, was called because Chinese officials are worried similar action could be taken against Beijing in the event of a regional military conflict.

While the officials and attendees did not mention specific scenarios, according to the report, the most likely trigger for international sanctions is thought to be a Chinese invasion of #Taiwan.

“If China attacks Taiwan, decoupling of the Chinese and western economies will be far more severe than [decoupling with] Russia because China’s economic footprint touches every part of the world,” one of the people briefed on the meeting told the Financial Times.

According to the Financial Times report, senior Chinese regulators asked bankers at the meeting what could be done to protect China’s overseas assets, especially its $US3.2 trillion in foreign reserves.

China holds more than $US1 trillion in US Treasury bonds and owns huge amounts of real estate, including major New York office buildings and hotels.

“No one on site could think of a good solution to the problem,” another person briefed on the meeting told the newspaper. “China’s banking system isn’t prepared for a freeze of its dollar assets or exclusion from the Swift messaging system as the US has done to Russia.”

Source: news.com.au #May3

https://www.news.com.au/finance/economy/world-economy/china-regulators-reportedly-meet-banks-to-discuss-protecting-assets-from-us-sanctions/news-story/ac62b7e110bd4ebd046e09410bc7bbae

#USSanctions #UkraineInvasion #ChineseAssets #CCP

A potential #Dilemma emerges for #Americans helping China advance its semiconductor industry. Will they keep their jobs, or their citizenship?

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is vowing to win the U.S.-China tech war—despite sweeping U.S. #Sanctions.

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“We cannot take these threats lightly,” Scott said.

Sen. Rick Scott unveiled a string of new bills aimed at holding the #CCP accountable for any actions that affect US national security, including through #Sanctions and cracking down on surveillance. https://www.theepochtimes.com/sen-rick-scott-introduces-5-bills-targeting-ccp-spying-and-aggression_5064748.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram