Today, OFAC added the following people: PENG, Jiarui (Chinese Simplified: 彭家瑞), Xinjiang, China; DOB Apr 1961; nationality China; Gender Male (individual) [GLOMAG] (Linked To: XINJIANG PRODUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION CORPS). SUN, Jinlong (Chinese Simplified: 孙金龙), Xinjiang, China; DOB Jan 1962; nationality China; Gender Male (individual) [GLOMAG] (Linked To: XINJIANG PRODUCTION AND […]
I just found this In Focus report from the Congressional Review Service which talks about various tools targeting foreign corruption and human rights abuses. It discusses Section 7031(c), the Global Magnitsky OFAC sanctions program, and Section 212 of the Immigration and Naturalization Act (INA), among others. Personally, I was horrified […]
Commerce Department Adds Eleven Chinese Entities Implicated in Human Rights Abuses in Xinjiang to the Entity List Trade enforcement Wilbur Ross FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 20, 2020 Office of Public Affairs (202) 482-4883 publicaffairs@doc.gov The Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) added to the Entity List […]
U.S. Imposes Visa Restrictions on Certain Employees of Chinese Technology Companies that Abuse Human Rights PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE JULY 15, 2020 Share The United States of America has long been a beacon of hope for the world’s most oppressed peoples, and a voice for those […]
OFSI publishes latest blog OFSI has posted a new blog on the subject of the UK’s Global Human Rights sanctions regime – the UK’s first autonomous sanctions regime under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act). This blog provides key information you may need when implementing financial sanctions for this […]
The United States Imposes Sanctions and Visa Restrictions in Response to the Ongoing Human Rights Violations and Abuses in Xinjiang PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE JULY 9, 2020 Share The United States will not stand idly by as the CCP carries out human rights abuses targeting Uyghurs, ethnic Kazakhs, and […]
As part of its continued pattern of actions against China, today OFAC added the following people: CHEN, Quanguo (Chinese Simplified: 陈全国), Xinjiang, China; DOB 1955; POB Pingyu, Henan, China; Gender Male (individual) [GLOMAG]. HUO, Liujun (Chinese Simplified: 霍留军), Xinjiang, China; DOB 1952; Gender Male (individual) [GLOMAG]. WANG, Mingshan (Chinese Simplified: 王明山), Xinjiang, China; […]
Statutory guidance Global Human Rights sanctions: guidance Published 6 July 2020 Contents 1. Prohibitions and requirements imposed by the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 2. How will these sanctions measures be enforced? 3. Are there circumstances when I can get an authorisation or licence for a sanctioned activity? 4. Further Information As required […]
On 6 July 2020, the Foreign Secretary laid before Parliament the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 (S.I. 680/2020) (the Regulations). The Regulations are made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (the Sanctions Act) and provide for the freezing of funds and economic resources of certain persons, entities […]
Canada takes action following passage of National Security Legislation for Hong Kong July 3, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “Canada joins the international community in reiterating its serious concern at the passage of national […]
