China Rolls Out New Rules to Counter Foreign Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
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China has rolled out sweeping new regulations aimed at countering what it calls unjustified foreign extraterritorial jurisdiction, establishing a legal framework to shield Chinese citizens and organizations from overseas sanctions and legal overreach.
Premier Li Qiang on Monday signed a State Council decree promulgating the Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on Countering Unjustified Foreign Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. The full text, released by the official Xinhua News Agency, asserts Beijing’s authority to take retaliatory measures — ranging from asset freezes to trade bans — against foreign entities and individuals deemed to harm Chinese interests.
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- China issued regulations via State Council decree, signed by Premier Li Qiang, to counter unjustified foreign extraterritorial jurisdiction, effective immediately.
- Prohibits compliance with harmful foreign measures; authorizes countermeasures like asset freezes, trade bans, blacklists, visa denials.
- Enables lawsuits for damages, inspections, fines for violations, and relief for blacklisted entities.
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