The U.S. unveiled a set of visa and export restrictions targeting Chinese state-owned companies and their executives involved in advancing Beijing’s territorial claims in the contested South China Sea, a new challenge to China involving the strategic waters.
Wednesday’s actions by the State and Commerce departments apply to a range of state-owned enterprises, including units of China Communications Construction Co., a leading contractor for Chinese leader Xi Jinping’sThe U.S. added 24 Chinese companies active in the South China Sea—including five CCCC subsidiaries—to a Commerce Department list that restricts American companies from supplying U.S.-origin technology to them without a license.
in the South China Sea. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the policy change was part of an effort to uphold international law against what he called a “might makes right” campaign by China to coerce and intimidate its Southeast Asian neighbors into ceding their interests in the region. Beijing asserts sovereignty over most of the South China Sea, and its claims overlap with those of six governments, including five Southeast Asian countries. Under Mr. Xi, China has built artificial islands on Chinese-controlled features in the area and fortified them with weaponry—a program that has continued despite Mr. Xi’s promise in a 2015 press conference at the White House not to “militarize” the islands.
Like that going missile
It is surly a necessary measure. any military threat and aggression should be stopped before it turns into war.
Chinese must be taught a good lesson this time. BoycottMadeInChina
Great that the U.S. is finally making a stand! These companies are basically controlled by the CCP, as with all major corporations in China. Any business ties with China companies should be closely scrutinized-they're devious and only serve to further grow China's aggression!
Good job USA
Well done 🥰😍
Byebye to another 24 Chinese companies! Love how CCP’s threat (with missiles launches) backfired lmao. Most important on the list (I think) is that Belt road initiative one. F it! boycottchina southchinasea us usa🇺🇸 memes ccp china
Great move!
China cannot alone occupy this sea area shared by many countries. They have violated the international law of the sea and they are criminals. I support the actions of the US. These sanctions are what they deserve😤 ReturnMyVotingRights save12hkyouth
Good! Great action to stop invader's ambition.
Many medium & large enterprises are owned / controlled by CCP. They help CCP steal technology from other countries, provide money & resources for CCP military.
More concrete proof that China is using WeChat to influence US election - they are clearly scared of realDonaldTrump
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More are expected to be sanctioned!
Glad to see the US is responding to the groundless territorial claims impactfully.
CCPChina has violated the international law and interfering the 'south china sea' for a long time Wise move to stop these state-owned companies from helping CCP do so
CCP is illegally invading the South China Sea, and the companies helping on this are of course also violating international law
TomT88696910 Soon, the banks
CCP thought Hong Kong to absorb sensations technology. Pls urge U.S. Sanctions Hong Kong Firm Posing As Back Door To Iran & Russia. Chinazi CCPChina
This is good news, but we—the World—didn’t wake up one morning to the CCP having built overnight a large military island in the middle of the ocean! It’s complete. It’s a piece of China in contested waters. There is not a lot that can be done now.
Keep it going 👍🏼