China sanctions Taiwanese businessman Robert Tsao and lawmaker for ‘separatist’ activities
China announced that it will punish and sanction Taiwanese businessman Robert Tsao and lawmaker Puma Shen for allegedly engaging in criminal and pro-Taiwan independence activities. The Taiwan Affairs Office said in a statement that the ‘Black Bear Academy’, with which both men were associated, was trying to incite separatism that would jeopardise cross-strait ties. Tsao […]
UK imposes sanctions on Russian oil and LNG vessels
The UK announced the imposition of sanctions on 18 more Russian oil tankers and four liquefied natural gas vessels, the largest group of sanctions to date against Russia’s so-called ‘shadow fleet’. The announcement came after the US and Canada agreed to join a ‘call to action’ to combat it, which was backed by 44 European […]
US imposes first sanctions on Chinese firms producing weapons for Russia’s war in Ukraine
The United States has imposed sanctions on two Chinese drone suppliers and their alleged Russian partners, marking the first time the United States has penalised Chinese companies that supplied Russia with complete weapons systems for its war in Ukraine. Washington has long accused China of supporting Russia’s war effort by supplying dual-use goods and components […]