THE JOURNAL OF EXPORT CONTROLS AND SANCTIONS
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China accelerating response to US-led Huawei restrictions
Restrictions on the export of technologies and rare earths expected soon.
EU recast dual-use regulation update
Council believes a new regulation is essential for ‘changing technological, economic and political circumstances’.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the sanctions ‘target key entities involved in Iran’s ballistic missile program.'
EU imposes further sanctions on North Korea
January, 2018The EU has added 16 people and one entity to its North Korea sanctions list.
Unified or bifurcated? Export controls at a crossroads
January, 2018Report from the US Congressional Research Service sets the stall for any future export control developments.
Bulgarian president blocks anti-corruption bill
January, 2018President Radev says proposed bill contained loopholes that would undermine its effectiveness.
Former PetroVietnam executives put on trial, following a widespread crackdown on corruption
OFAC ends 2017 with sanctions medley
January, 2018Designation of diverse group of individuals welcomed by pressure groups.
Japan’s CISTEC publishes China export control concerns
January, 2018CISTEC: proposed controls could 'lead to great confusion among the enormous numbers of companies and individuals involved with trade and investment in China'.
Scheme facilitates ‘the air transhipment of specified strategic commodities through Hong Kong.’
UK updates financial sanctions list
January, 2018‘The list provides information to help you decide whether you are dealing with someone who is subject to sanctions.'
Moneygram-Ant Financial merger fails to clear CFIUS
January, 2018Ant's proposed takeover of Moneygram was valued at more than $1 billion.
