China, Russia and sanctions

China response key to crude oil after new sanctions on Russia: Russell
By Clyde Russell LAUNCESTON, Australia (Reuters) -"This time it's different" is a well-worn cliché that seems to be getting another whirl with the latest U.S. sanctions against Russia's crude oil exports.
Cost to Ship Russian ESPO Oil to China Triples After Sanctions
The cost of shipping Russian ESPO crude to China has more than tripled after the US imposed aggressive sanctions on Moscow’s oil industry last week, with rates expected to climb even higher, according to traders.
Shadow fleet of tankers keeps Russia's oil money flowing despite Western sanctions
The Group of Seven democracies has sought to crimp Russia's oil export earnings that help fund the war against Ukraine. But Western governments and sanctions experts say Moscow has resorted to using a so-called shadow fleet of hundreds of aging tankers of uncertain ownership and safety practices that are dodging sanctions and keeping the oil revenue coming.
China, India seek new supplies as US sanctions tighten grip on Russian oil
Chinese and Indian refiners are seeking alternative fuel supplies as they adapt to severe new U.S. sanctions on Russian producers and tankers that are designed to curb the revenues of the world's second-largest oil exporter.
Putin Shadow Fleet's Sanctions-Hit Tankers 'Stranded' off China Coast
The vessels Mermar, Huihai Pacific and Olia carrying more than 2 million barrels of oil left Russian ports earlier in January.
Russian 'shadow fleet' tankers carrying 2 million barrels of crude idling off China’s coast, Bloomberg reports
Three tankers carrying over 2 million barrels of Russian crude oil are floating off China's coast after they were hit by fresh U.S. sanctions last week, Bloombergreported on Jan. 13. The vessels are allegedly part of the so-called "shadow fleet,
Bessent criticises China's economic practices, proposes sanctions on Iran
During the Senate confirmation hearings, Bessent called China an 'unbalanced economy,' and described the nation as being in a ...
U.S. sanctions Sudanese Armed Forces head
The United States has sanctioned the leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces, accusing Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan of ...
India is staring at an ‘oil shock' as U.S. sanctions on Russian crude loom
India is now staring at the possibility of an oil shock after the U.S. decided to implement sweeping sanctions on Russia’s ...
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China protests US sanctions for its alleged role in hacking, complains of foreign hacker attacks
Asked about the sanctions against Beijing-based Integrity Technology Group, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo ...
China's 2024 chip imports surged 10.4% to US$385 billion amid tighter US tech sanctions
Chinese firms rushed to stockpile semiconductors in 2024, driving double-digit expansion of integrated circuit (IC) imports, ...
China fires shot across Trump’s bow with defense sanctions
China’s decision this week to slap several major U.S. defense firms with penalizing trade measures is being viewed as a “shot ...
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Biden administration looks to penalize Salt Typhoon telecom hackers
Designating the company will not stop China from spying ... Some officials involved in the debate say imposing sanctions on the firm could complicate its effort to recruit top-notch talent.
China says it will send its vice president to Trump’s inauguration
The reported attendance of Vice President Han Zheng will mark the first time a senior Chinese leader has attended a new U.S.