China issues regulations to boost implementation of anti-sanctions law
Regulations elaborate on scope of items and punishments included in measures to counter external hostilities
The Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law was passed in June 2021 as Beijing sought to expand its legal toolbox and countermeasures in the face of growing US hostility and restrictions.
The law stipulates that any person or entity found to have implemented discriminatory measures against Chinese entities or citizens may be placed on an anti-sanctions list.
The State Council, China’s cabinet, on Monday released regulations outlining 22 provisions to boost implementation of the law.
The regulations elaborate on the scope of the items and punishments included in countermeasures. They also set rules to refine coordination and implementation of the law by government departments.
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China passes anti-sanctions law to counter punitive action by foreign countries
Any foreign country seen to be adopting discriminatory restrictive measures against Chinese organisations and citizens, interfering in China’s internal affairs, or endangering its sovereignty may be subject to countermeasures.