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5G wars: China could sanction Nokia & Ericsson in response to EU ban on Huawei

Posted on July 21, 2020July 21, 2020By Editor

Beijing is considering sanctions against two major European telecoms-equipment manufacturers, should EU members follow the lead of the US and UK in barring China’s Huawei from 5G networks, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. … Read More >5G wars: China could sanction Nokia & Ericsson in response to EU ban on Huawei

China slaps sanctions on US arms maker Lockheed Martin over missile sales to Taiwan

Posted on July 15, 2020July 15, 2020By Editor

Beijing is imposing sanctions on US arms firm Lockheed Martin for its involvement in a missile deal with Taiwan, which China considers part of its territory. The move could further worsen relations between the US and China. … Read More >China slaps sanctions on US arms maker Lockheed Martin over missile sales to Taiwan

Beijing vows tit-for-tat sanctions & says retaliation INEVITABLE unless US changes course after Trump signs new HK legislation

Posted on July 15, 2020July 15, 2020By Editor

China said it would impose sanctions on the US after US President Donald Trump signed legislation to punish Beijing for “oppressive acts” in Hong Kong and an executive order ending all preferential treatment for the city. … Read More >Beijing vows tit-for-tat sanctions & says retaliation INEVITABLE unless US changes course after Trump signs new HK legislation

Tit for tat: China blacklists US Senators Rubio, Cruz & other officials in response to sanctions over Xinjiang

Posted on July 13, 2020July 13, 2020By Editor

Beijing has placed sanctions on several US officials, including hawkish Republican Party Senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz. China said the move was made in response to US sanctions over the treatment of Uyghurs by Beijing. … Read More >Tit for tat: China blacklists US Senators Rubio, Cruz & other officials in response to sanctions over Xinjiang

North Korea warns UK will ‘pay price’ for brazen sanctions, and calls it ‘US puppet’

Posted on July 12, 2020July 12, 2020By Editor

North Korea has warned the UK will pay a price for its “despicable political scheme” to impose sanctions on its government ministries, and recommends London stops “blindly” following Washington’s lead. … Read More >North Korea warns UK will ‘pay price’ for brazen sanctions, and calls it ‘US puppet’

Russia

Russia to impose reciprocal sanctions on UK following publication of ‘Magnitsky List’

Posted on July 8, 2020July 8, 2020By Editor

Russia will impose tit-for-tat sanctions on the United Kingdom after London issued on Monday a list of 25 Russians who will be sanctioned over the case of Sergei Magnitsky, who died in custody in 2009. … Read More >Russia to impose reciprocal sanctions on UK following publication of ‘Magnitsky List’

Brussels Summons Venezuela’s Ambassador to EU After Maduro Expels Bloc’s Envoy

Posted on July 1, 2020July 1, 2020By Editor

On Monday, Caracas ordered European Union Ambassador to Venezuela Isabel Brilhante Pedrosa to leave the country within 72 hours, with the move coming hours after Brussels slapped sanctions on 11 Venezuelan officials. … Read More >Brussels Summons Venezuela’s Ambassador to EU After Maduro Expels Bloc’s Envoy

‘Enough of European colonialism’: Maduro says EU envoy to be expelled after block sanctions 11 Venezuelan officials

Posted on June 30, 2020June 30, 2020By Editor

Venezualan President Nicolas Maduro has expelled the EU ambassador to the country, giving the diplomat 72 hours to pack up and leave, after Brussels imposed sanctions on Venezuelan officials, including on members of parliament. … Read More >‘Enough of European colonialism’: Maduro says EU envoy to be expelled after block sanctions 11 Venezuelan officials

EU

Belgian parliament calls for EU SANCTIONS against Israel if it proceeds with West Bank annexation

Posted on June 27, 2020June 27, 2020By Editor

The Belgian parliament has passed a non-binding resolution calling on the government to lead the way in implementing “counter-measures” against Israel if it goes ahead with its planned annexation of parts of the West Bank. … Read More >Belgian parliament calls for EU SANCTIONS against Israel if it proceeds with West Bank annexation

Beijing signals harsh counter-sanctions for US lawmakers & STATES targeting China over Covid-19 outbreak

Posted on May 15, 2020May 15, 2020By Editor

China will not submit to US lawsuits and legislation aimed at blaming Beijing for the coronavirus crisis, state media has warned, suggesting that counter-sanctions against officials and entire states are already in the works. … Read More >Beijing signals harsh counter-sanctions for US lawmakers & STATES targeting China over Covid-19 outbreak