The move builds on new export controls announced in October, which were designed to prevent the transfer of advanced technology to China’s military, intelligence and security services.
December 19, 2022The possible inclusion of Hikvision on the SDN List would have far-reaching consequences because its equipment is used -in more than 180 countries.
May 10, 2022US persons that have not yet divested their holdings in 59 companies that operate in the defence or surveillance technology sectors have until 3 June 2022 to do so.
August 4, 2021The revised EO is clearer, addresses many of the problem areas in the old EO, and is more enforceable, says Nick Turner at Steptoe & Johnson.
June 4, 2021MSCI, Nasdaq, S&P Dow Jones Indices and FTSE Russell have now all announced the removal of Chinese companies from their indexes to comply with last month's executive order.
December 17, 2020The move follows last month's executive order prohibiting US persons from purchasing securities of companies identified as being owned or controlled by China’s military.
December 14, 2020US investors will be prohibited from buying securities issued by the four companies, which include CNOOC and SMIC, from 1 February 2021.
December 7, 2020The companies that will reportedly be added to the list of companies linked to the Chinese military include chipmaker SMIC and oil giant CNOOC.
December 2, 2020