SANCTIONS

Enforcement

China Issues Judicial Directive to Bolster Defences Against Foreign Sanctions

By Mark Johnston | 21/07/2025

Top judicial bodies are directed to enhance their understanding of international law as part of a broader strategy to guard against foreign sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction.

Sanctions

EU Adopts 18th Sanctions Package Against Russia

By Manesh Samtani | 19/07/2025

The package targets Russia’s shadow fleet and energy revenues, as well as two Chinese banks and a Russian-owned refinery in India.

Sanctions

China Imposes Export Controls on Key Lithium Battery Technologies

By Editors | 17/07/2025

China added advanced cathode material and lithium extraction technologies to its restricted export list to safeguard its lead in the sector.

Sanctions

US Allows Nvidia to Resume Sales of H20 AI Chips to China

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/07/2025

After tighter export controls were announced in April, Nvidia has been "assured" by the US government that licences will be granted and it could start deliveries soon.

AML / KYC

Malaysia Imposes Permit Requirement on US AI Chip Exports

By Editors | 15/07/2025

The move aims to close regulatory loopholes and prevent illicit trade amid US pressure to stop advanced semiconductors from reaching China.

Sanctions

Malaysia to Enforce Stricter Rules on Illegal Ship-to-Ship Oil Transfers

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/07/2025

Malaysia will start to curb illegal ship-to-ship oil transfers linked to sanctions evasion, including suspected Iranian shipments.

Sanctions

China Hits Taiwan’s Defence Sector with Dual-Use Export Controls

By Editors | 11/07/2025

China has placed eight Taiwanese aerospace and shipbuilding firms on an export control list, citing national security and targeting "Taiwan independence" forces.

Sanctions

US Hits Iran's 'Shadow Banking' Network With New Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 11/07/2025

The US imposed new sanctions on a network of companies, including many in Hong Kong, for facilitating illicit oil sales and funnelling funds to Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

Enforcement

US Fines Semiconductor Supplier for Unlawful Exports to China

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/07/2025

The Commerce Department said the firm knowingly violated export controls by illegally shipping semiconductor components from the US to Huawei Technologies.