China, Russia

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,
Treasury secretary nominee Bessent favors tax cuts, China tariffs, Russia sanctions
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Bessent criticises China's economic practices, proposes sanctions on Iran
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Trump treasury pick Scott Bessent calls for stronger Russia sanctions, Fed independence at confirmation panel
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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 protests US sanctions for its alleged role in hacking, complains of foreign hacker attacks
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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 ...
Trump Treasury Nominee Scott Bessent: More Sanctions Could Bring Russia "To The Table" On Ukraine
Scott Bessent, Donald Trump's nominee for Treasury Secretary, said during a confirmation hearing Thursday that he is ...
China Begins Probe Into US Chip Grants, Alleged Dumping
China will start an investigation into the potentially illegal dumping of mature or legacy chips by US firms, one of ...
China rips US over sanctions in hacking incidents targeting infrastructure
China slammed the U.S. Monday for sanctioning a Beijing-based cybersecurity firm allegedly behind a botnet targeting American ...