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China urges US to lift trade restrictions, stop interference in Tainwan

While Biden has pledged reengagement and a more civil tone in U.S. diplomacy, its unclear whether he will make any fundamental changes in Washington's policies toward Beijing

Top Cuban official asks Biden administration to reconsider sanctions

The Cuban government is interpreting the document to mean there were no actual attacks against the diplomats

US govt slaps sanctions on Myanmar in response to military coup

"The February 1 coup was a direct assault on Burma's transition to democracy and the rule of law," Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a statement

Beijing blasts Trump admin for imposing new sanctions on Chinese firms

Spokesman Zhao Lijian told a press briefing that China firmly opposed the United States' repeated sanctions against Chinese firms

US blacklists Xiaomi: Tech corp refutes Chinese military affiliation claim

After the US blacklisted Xiaomi citing affiliation with the "Communist Chinese military company", the Chinese tech company on Friday said it is reviewing the potential consequences

US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran in final days of Trump presidency

Washington blacklisted seven entities and two individuals in sanctions related to the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines and Iranian shipping entities

US imposes sanctions on Iranian foundations in last days of Trump's term

Republican Trump is due to hand over power to Democratic President-elect Joe Biden after losing the Nov. 3 election

Foreign sanctions: China prohibits firms from complying with int'l laws

China on Saturday issued a new order prohibiting firms from complying with foreign laws that ban transactions with Chinese companies and individuals, effective immediately

Huawei to pack less of a punch this year after bruising 2020: Analysts

China's leading telecommunications equipment maker found itself on a US trade blacklist in May 2019 due to national security concerns. Huawei has repeatedly denied it is a risk

GitHub to offer its services in Iran after sanction exemption from US

Open Source repository GitHub has secured a license from the US government to offer its services to developers in Iran.

US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran as Donald Trump's term nears end

The US blacklisted 12 Iranian steel and metals makers and three foreign-based sales agents of an Iranian metals and mining holding company, seeking to deprive Iran of revenues

India's S-400 deal with Russia may trigger US sanctions, says report

In October 2018, India had signed a $5 billion deal with Russia to buy five units of the S-400 air defence missile systems, despite a warning from the Trump administration

Venezuela's oil exports sink to 1940's level under tighter US sanctions

Pressured by strict US sanctions, Venezuela's oil exports plunged by 376,500 barrels per day (bpd) in 2020, according to data and internal documents

Venezuela resumes direct oil shipments to China despite US sanctions

The imposition of the sanctions was part of a push by the Trump administration to oust Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

US sanctions Syria's Central Bank, 9 other entities, 7 individuals

The United States has added Syria's Central Bank, seven Syrians including a high-ranking official and nine Syrian entities to its Specially Designated and Nationals and Blocked Persons List

US imposes sanctions on Turkey's arms industry, spares banks, economy

The sanctions effectively cut off Turkey's top defense procurement agency from US financial institutions, military hardware and technology

US poised to sanction more China officials for Hong Kong crackdown

At least a dozen officials to be targeted

India hopes for resuming Iran oil imports as Biden presidency nears

India halted its imports from Iran, previously its third-largest oil supplier, in mid-2019 after the expiration of US exemptions.

Left bankless because of US sanctions, Lam says she has piles of cash

US has said any bank in biz with her will lose access to the US financial system

US sanctions Russian, Chinese firms for supporting Iran missile programme

The US has imposed sanctions on four companies from China and Russia for supporting Iran's missile programme that remains a 'significant proliferation concern'.