#USChinaTensions The United States has imposed various sanctions on China in response to human rights abuses, military-civil fusion, support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and other concerns. Here are some key areas where sanctions have been applied:
- *Human Rights Abuses*: The US has sanctioned Chinese officials and companies for human rights abuses in Xinjiang, Hong Kong, and Tibet, including the persecution of Uyghurs.
- *Military-Civil Fusion*: The US has restricted investments in Chinese companies linked to the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and imposed sanctions on companies involved in military-civil fusion.
- *Support for Russia's Invasion of Ukraine*: The US has sanctioned Chinese companies for supplying Russia with dual-use technology and microelectronics for missile and drone guidance systems.
- *Semiconductor Industry*: The US has imposed export controls on advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment and software tools for chip development, targeting Chinese companies like Biren Technology and Moore Threads.
- *Fentanyl Production*: The US has sanctioned Chinese companies and individuals for supplying precursor chemicals for fentanyl production and money laundering for drug cartels.
- *Cybersecurity*: The US has sanctioned Chinese companies for cyberattacks, including ransomware attacks.
Some notable Chinese companies affected by US sanctions include ¹ ²:
- *Cosco Shipping*: Added to the US Defense Department's sanctions list for alleged military links.
- *CIMC*: Sanctioned for alleged links to the Chinese military.
- *Huawei and ZTE*: Banned from US federal government contracts due to security concerns.
- *China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC)*: Sanctioned for alleged military links.
- *Tencent*: Added to the US Defense Department's sanctions list.
The US government agencies responsible for enforcing these sanctions include the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ¹.
