South China Sea: US unveils first sanctions linked to militarisation
by Reuters from on (#57CW2)
The latest US move against Beijing cracks down on firms whose goods may support Chinese military activities
The United States has blacklisted 24 Chinese companies and targeted individuals it said were part of construction and military efforts in the South China Sea, its first such sanctions move over the disputed strategic waterway.
The US Commerce Department said the companies played a role in helping the Chinese military construct and militarise the internationally condemned artificial islands in the South China Sea".
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