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China blocks U.S. sanctions on five oil refineries

China’s Ministry of Commerce has barred enforcement of U.S. sanctions on five Chinese oil refineries accused of buying Iranian crude, calling the measures a violation of international law. The move comes amid Washington’s intensified economic pressure ...

China’s Semiconductor Equipment Companies Gain Share Despite U.S. Sanctions

Global WFE Market Share and Competitive Positioning Chinese semiconductor equipment vendors continue to gain share within the global WFE market, although the absolute level remains modest. Global leaders such as Applied Materials (AMAT),

China’s ‘Teapot’ Refiners, Targeted by U.S., Offer Financial Lifeline to Iran

A sector that once rebelled against Beijing has grown into a critical tool for working around sanctions.
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China sanctions Japanese lawmaker over his Taiwan ties. Japan calls the step 'unacceptable'

TOKYO(AP) — China announced Monday that it is sanctioning a conservative Japanese lawmaker close to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, accusing him of “colluding with” separatists in Taiwan, the latest incident that underlines growing tensions between ...

Taiwan says China sanctions on European arms makers will not hit weapons sourcing

Taiwan's defence minister downplayed on Monday the impact of Chinese sanctions on seven European companies over arms sales to the island, saying it was not the first time
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Beijing defies US sanctions, escalating tensions ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Beijing defies US sanctions, raising tensions ahead of the Trump-Xi summit. Trump's visit to China on May 3, 2026 at 0.4% YES.