Introduction To China's Trade Sanctions System

China's trade sanctions system has counter and defensive characteristics and is established and continuously improved to address discriminatory and restrictive measures taken by foreign countries against Chinese citizens, enterprises, or other organizations, which deviate from international law and basic norms of international relations, as well as measures that harm the legitimate rights and interests of China, other organizations, or individuals.

1. Provisions on Blocking the Improper Extraterritorial Application of Foreign Laws, Measures, and Judgments

On January 9, 2021, the Ministry of Commerce of China issued the "Measures for Blocking the Inappropriate Extraterritorial Application of Foreign Laws and Measures" (hereinafter referred to as the "Blocking Measures"), in order to block the extraterritorial application of foreign laws and measures that violate international law and basic norms of international relations, and improperly prohibit or restrict Chinese