China just upped its game in global economic diplomacy! Premier Li Qiang signed off on 22 new regulations to enforce the country's anti-foreign sanctions law, set to kick in Monday. Here’s what you need to know:
What’s Changing? 
Asset Actions: Authorities can now freeze, seize, or restrict assets tied to entities deemed hostile under the law.
Activity Bans: Block specific transactions or collaborations seen as harmful to China’s interests.
Multi-Department Coordination: Better teamwork between government agencies for smoother enforcement.
Enforcement Gets Teeth 
The rules allow departments to force corrective actions if countermeasures aren’t followed. Think travel bans, trade limits, or freezing funds. But there’s a carrot too: organizations that fix their mistakes can ask for penalties to be lifted.
Experts say this move sharpens China’s toolkit to push back against Western economic pressures, like trade wars or tech embargoes. Perfect timing as global tensions simmer over chips, rare earth minerals, and more.
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China unveils regulation on implementing anti-foreign sanctions law
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