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US Sanctions 34 Companies Over China, Russia, Iran Ties

Companies were sanctioned "for their involvement in, or risk of becoming involved in, activities contrary to interests of United States", US government said.

US Sanctions 34 Companies Over China, Russia, Iran Ties
The United States announced sanctions against 34 companies over China, Russia and Iran ties. (File)
Washington:

The United States on Friday announced sanctions against 34 companies and other entities involved with China's military and policy towards the Uyghur Muslim minority, and for facilitating exports to Russia and Iran.

The group was sanctioned "for their involvement in, or risk of becoming involved in, activities contrary to the foreign policy and national security interests of the United States," the Commerce Department said in a statement.

Fourteen are based in China and involved in its policy towards the Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in the northwest Xinjiang region, where the statement said Beijing "continues to commit genocide and crimes against humanity."

Another five were involved with assisting China's military acquire lasers and other technology to modernize its military.

Eight entities were sanctioned for exporting US technology to Iran, the Commerce Department said, while another seven were blacklisted for involvement with Russia's military.

"We will continue to aggressively use export controls to hold governments, companies, and individuals accountable for attempting to access US-origin items for subversive activities in countries like China, Iran, and Russia," Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said.

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