Global Sanctions Index — APAC Regional Sanctions Guide

China Sanctions Guide

A higher weighted score means it is easier to comply with a country's sanctions list. A lower score means it is more difficult to comply with sanctions. A score of zero means a country has no autonomous sanctions list. The weighted score is derived from the data integrity, data delivery, and guidance scores. Read more about the methodology here.

1. Does China have an autonomous sanctions list?
   Yes.
   

2. What is the name of China’s sanctions list?
   There is no formal name for the sanctions issued by the Chinese government, but sanctions are typically legally justified under China’s anti-foreign sanctions law or claims of infringement of sovereignty.
   

3. Who maintains China’s sanctions list?
   The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) announces Chinese sanctions.
   

4. Does China adhere to UN sanctions?
   Yes. China formally implements UN sanctions. As a permanent member of the UN Security Council, China is a participant in UNSC sanctions committee deliberations.
   

5. Does China implement any other international sanctions regimes?
   No.