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Iran oil exports hit 6-year high as west prepares sanctions: Surge in crude sales to China exposes limits of US and EU attempts to rein in Islamic republic
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Quick Glance: Iran's Oil Exports Thrive Amid Rising Tensions
- Iran is exporting more oil than in the past six years, providing the economy with a $35 billion annual boost, as western countries consider tightening sanctions in response to the attack on Israel.
- The US and the EU are preparing new sanctions on the Islamic republic to deter conflict escalation with Israel, facing challenges due to Iran's successful circumvention of sanctions, especially with China being its primary customer.
- Iran has found ways to bypass sanctions, shielded from western pressure as its main oil exports go to China. Tensions have escalated since the Hamas attack on Israel, driving oil prices up by over 15%, while US efforts to sanction individual tankers carrying Iranian oil have had minimal impact so far.
- Mounting Republican pressure urges the Biden administration to take tougher action on Iran's oil sales, with criticism over perceived leniency on existing measures. Despite US strategic oil reserves being released to stabilize prices, concerns remain over the administration's stance on enforcing sanctions similar to the previous Trump administration.
Blinken to warn China over weapons-related exports to Russia: Washington considers sanctions on Chinese financial institutions, according to people familiar with ...
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Chinese gamers can't RMA their RTX 4090s due to US sanctions — users are being very careful with how they treat their top-tier GPUs
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How Chinese firms are using Mexico as a backdoor to the US: Chinese firms are racing to set up factories in Mexico to bypass US tariffs and sanctions.
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US State Secretary to threaten China with sanctions for exporting military technology to Russia – FT
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Documents found on a North Korean server suggest US studios may have unknowingly outsourced animation work
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Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
Commerce Secretary Raimondo points to Huawei's chip as evidence of effective US sanctions
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Blinken to personally warn China of potential sanctions over military aid to Russia - Euromaidan Press
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US drafts sanctions aimed at Chinese banks over Russia aid: Report: The United States is preparing sanctions aimed at disconnecting certain Chinese banks from ...
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Chinese may be evading Nvidia GPU sanctions with Dell, Gigabyte, and Supermicro servers: Report
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China taking preventative measures to head off US secondary-sanction threat: Russia’s economy is feeling squeezed.
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Blinken visits Beijing: Now the US wants to sanction Chinese banks: The threat from Washington is already affecting payment transactions between Russia and China ...
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The West Is Hastening Its Own Decline | by Brahma Chellaney - Project Syndicate: Brahma Chellaney argues that the unprecedented US and European sanctions against ...
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Iranian oil exports rise to six-year high now the West is planning sanctions: In the first quarter, Iran exported an average of 1.56 million barrels per day ...
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Banned Nvidia GPUs sneak into sanction-busting Chinese servers: Graphics giant and partners say they're clean - it's all technically legit
theregister.com/2024/04/23/china_banned_nvidia_gpus/
US imposes sanctions on 4 firms supplying missile parts to Pakistan : The US has imposed sanctions against three Chinese companies and a Belarus-based firm for ...
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China Acquired Banned Nvidia Hardware When Buying Servers: Reuters: Servers from Dell, Supermicro, and Gigabyte servers were purchased with Nvidia hardware ...
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Russia's Nornickel moves closer to biggest buyer with plan for copper plant in China
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North Korean server error exposes illegal cartoon work: North Korea continues to earn foreign currency from cartoons. The middlemen are in China ...
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US may sanction Chinese banks aiding Russia war effort: Report: The US is drafting sanctions that threaten to cut some Chinese banks off from the global ...
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Thanks to the dollar’s dominance in international finance, America can effectively banish a foreign bank from the global financial system ... Show more www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/10/would-america-dare-to-bring-down-a-chinese-bank
The United States has imposed sanctions on four entities for their alleged involvement in supplying “missile-applicable items” to Pakistan’s ballistic missile ... Show more www.dawn.com/news/1828598 #DawnToday #US #sanctions #Pakistan
'Iran is in for the long haul' with oil tanker hijacks, expert says, as U.S. considers more sanctions
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Quick Glance: Oil Prices Could Witness a 'Super Spike Well Above $100' Post Iran's Strike on Israel
- Market analysts predicted that oil prices could surge to $100 per barrel and beyond after Iran conducted an aerial attack on Israel, reigniting concerns of a regional war.
- Iran carried out an aerial attack on Israel on Saturday night, launching over 300 drones and missiles, marking the first direct military attack by Iran on the Jewish state.
- Insufficient investment renders the supply more fragile, raising the likelihood of a 'super spike well above $100' if the supply is disrupted.
- Recent months have seen oil prices rise due to trade disruptions and delays caused by maritime attacks in the Red Sea by the Houthis, who express solidarity with the Palestinian people.
US to consider concerns about China's Brite in trade sanction decisions: The Biden administration will consider concerns about Chinese chip designer Brite ...
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Chinese firms ‘helping’ Pakistan for its ballistic missile project? US imposes sanctions, Pak reacts#china #Pakistan #JoeBiden #Chinesefirms #MumtazZahraBaloch
War in the Middle East: Iran exports more oil than it has for a long time: The exchange of blows between Israel and Iran is causing heated discussions. However ...
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Iran attack on Israel: "Sanctions will not bring Iran to its knees": At the weekend, Iran attacked Israel with drones and missiles. Political scientist Cornelius ...
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is warning Iran that the U.S. "will not hesitate" to impose new sanctions in response to Iran's "unprecedented ... Show more abcnews.go.com/Site/fullpage/page-unavailable-61369435
Quick Glance: Yellen warns of further sanctions in response to Iran's increasing activities
- Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned of potential global economic damage from rising tensions in the Middle East and pledged that the U.S. and its allies won't hesitate to use their sanctions powers to address Iran's 'malign and destabilizing activity' in the region.
- The fast-rising tensions between Iran and Israel and the potential implications of escalation on the global economy are at the forefront of the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.
- Yellen announced additional sanctions actions against Iran in the coming days and expressed support for liquidating roughly $300 billion in frozen Russian Central Bank assets for Ukraine's reconstruction.
- Another major focus of this year's meetings will be Chinese industrial policy, which Yellen believes poses a threat to U.S. jobs and the global economy. She plans to meet with Chinese counterparts to identify potential areas of cooperation and address concerns.
United States has announced sanctions against three Chinese and one Belarusian company for their alleged involvement in the development and delivery of ... Show more
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Metal from Russia can no longer be sold in the West: New nickel, aluminum and copper from Russia are no longer allowed to be traded on the London Stock Exchange ...
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US lawmakers target Chinese military firms helping Russia with bill imposing ‘full blocking sanctions’
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New sanctions: Now Russia is to supply even more metals to China: According to Bloomberg, new sanctions imposed by the USA and Great Britain will lead to Russia ...
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China sanctions two US defence firms for selling Taiwan weapons: China has banned the senior executives of two U.S. defence companies from entering the country ...
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China sanctions 2 US companies over 'support for arms sales to Taiwan': China on Thursday announced sanctions against two US companies over what it says is their ...
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China sanctions two U.S. defense firms for selling Taiwan weapons: BEIJING (Reuters) -- China has banned the senior executives of two U.S. defense companies from ...
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Consequences of Moscow trade: US Treasury Secretary Yellen threatens Chinese companies
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Quick Glance: China and U.S. to Engage in Intensive Talks on Economic Balance
- US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced intensive talks with China to address America's competitive disadvantages.
- Both sides will engage in intensive discussions on balanced economic growth and initiate exchanges on combating money laundering.
- Yellen emphasized the importance of addressing American concerns regarding overcapacity in Chinese production.
- The meetings will be held under existing economic and financial working group frameworks to address balanced growth and money laundering.
House members propose sanctions on "under the radar" Gaza militant group
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Filling the ‘teapots’: How Russia, Iran bypass Western sanctions on oil: The two top global energy producers have devised ways to circumvent the US-led economic ...
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UK sanctions Chinese company over cyber-attacks: Two people and a China-affiliated company will have their assets frozen and subject to a travel ban.
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U.S. and U.K. announce sanctions over China-linked hacks on election watchdog and lawmakers
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Exclusive: Russia struggles to collect oil payments as China, UAE, Turkey raise bank scrutiny
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US sanctions Chinese hackers accused of targeting critical infrastructure: The Biden administration sanctioned two Chinese nationals and a Wuhan-based company ...
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US, UK accuse China over spy campaign that may have hit millions: U.S. and British officials on Monday filed charges, imposed sanctions, and called out Beijing ...
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Think tank: Russia increasingly dependent on “rogue states”: Sanctions are driving Russia into the arms of rogue states and deepening its dependence on China ...
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Andy Li, an IT programmer turned activist, testified on Monday that he assisted Shiori Kanno, at the time a member of Japan’s House of Representatives ... Show more hongkongfp.com/2024/04/08/activist-lobbied-for-visa-routes-for-hongkongers-sanctions-in-wake-of-security-law-jimmy-lai-trial-hears/
Biden administration indicts and sanctions Chinese hackers accused of sweeping espionage campaign against US targets
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The Broadening Strategy of U.S. Technological Restrictions on China: The Biden administration's restrictions can be said to have shifted from “small yard ...
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Should frozen Russian assets be handed over to Ukraine?: Western governments are finding it increasingly difficult to muster the funding Ukraine needs to defend ...
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US to impose new visa curbs on Hong Kong officials over rights crackdown: WASHINGTON: The United States said on Friday it will impose new visa restrictions on a ...
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Quick Glance: New US Visa Restrictions on Hong Kong Officials
- The United States announced plans to impose new visa restrictions on multiple Hong Kong officials due to the crackdown on rights and freedoms in the Chinese-ruled territory.
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken highlighted China's actions violating Hong Kong's autonomy, democratic institutions, and rights and freedoms.
- The measures include new visa restrictions targeting Hong Kong officials responsible for the intensified crackdown on rights and freedoms.
- The announcement was a response to the recent enactment of a new national security law in Hong Kong, referred to as Article 23.
US wields the banhammer against sanctions-compliant Nvidia RTX 4090D 'Dragon' — updated law prohibits 70 teraflops or greater GPUs from export to China
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The Broadening Strategy of U.S. Technological Restrictions on China: The Biden administration's restrictions can be said to have shifted from “small yard ...
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Chip sanctions: Don't learn from America!: The USA is tightening its chip sanctions. This proves that trade restrictions are less effective as a means of ...
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More UK sanctions expected over China democracy and security fears: Britain will sanction individuals whom it alleges are involved in Chinese backed-disruption ...
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Chinese technology group: Huawei earns significantly more despite pressure from the US
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Quick Glance: Huawei's Remarkable Earnings Growth and Recovery
- Huawei saw its fastest growth in four years in 2023, with the consumer segment and income from new businesses like smart car components accelerating its recovery from U.S. sanctions.
- Revenue rose by 9.63% from the previous year to 704.2 billion yuan ($97.48 billion), with the consumer business contributing significantly and growing by 17.3% to 251.49 billion yuan.
- Last year marked the third consecutive year of growth for the company after a significant revenue drop in 2021, although still below its 2020 peak.
- Net profit in 2023 increased by 144.5% to 87 billion yuan, with the net profit margin more than doubling compared to the previous year to 12.35%.
Russian central bank: Few alternatives to the Chinese yuan: The West is tightening its sanctions against Russia. The Russian central bank reveals that it has few ...
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Huawei shrugs off US sanctions with a bumper 2023: Chinese technology company Huawei is recovering strongly from the earlier impact of US sanctions ...
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Overclocking muddies waters for Nvidia's redesigned RTX 4090 and U.S. sanctions: Cut-down chips get a big boost
theregister.com/2024/03/29/sanctions_nvidia_overclocking/
China drops tariffs on Australian wine: China has dropped its tariffs on Australian wine after years of sanctions that crippled the billion-dollar export ...
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Chinese chipmaker launches 14nm AI processor that's 90% cheaper than GPUs — $140 chip's older node sidesteps US sanctions
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Quick Glance: Chinese Chipmaker Introduces Budget-Friendly 14nm AI Processor, Competing with GPUs
- Intellifusion, a Chinese manufacturer, is launching 'DeepEyes' AI boxes with 48 TOPS for 1000 yuan or around $140 to tackle the high costs of AI hardware.
- The new models utilize Intellifusion's custom NNP400T neural networking chip, providing a cost-effective alternative for AI tasks.
- Intellifusion's AI chips fall in the range of 40 TOPS, making them a promising option for AI workloads, especially compared to existing NPUs.
- The costs of training large models are significant, and Intellifusion aims to offer affordable solutions to ease businesses' access to AI technology.
China's cyber espionage campaign against the world : China cyber-attacks explained: US and the UK announces set of criminal charges and sanctions against ...
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AMD lists mystery MI388X AI GPU in official docs, says it's barred from China sales due to US sanctions
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APT31: the Chinese hacking group behind global cyberespionage campaign: The United States and Britain filed charges and imposed sanctions on a company and ...
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Quick Glance: APT31: The Chinese Hacking Group Behind Global Cyberespionage Campaign
- The United States and Britain took legal action and imposed sanctions on a company and individuals associated with a Chinese state-backed hacking group called APT31, allegedly involved in a comprehensive cyber espionage campaign.
- APT31, also known as Zirconium, is purportedly led by China's Ministry of State Security and has targeted millions of people over more than a decade, primarily in the U.S. and Britain, including officials, lawmakers, activists, academics, journalists, and companies such as defense contractors and a U.S. smartphone manufacturer.
- The group is linked to China's Ministry of State Security in the province of Hubei and is accused of suppressing critics of Beijing, compromising government institutions, and stealing trade secrets.
- The U.S. Treasury Department and the British government have taken measures against the company Wuhan XRZ and seven Chinese individuals, including Ni Gaobin and Zhao Guangzong, who were allegedly involved in the activities of APT31.
China's chipmaking tool purchases skyrocket — imports up 256% in the face of intensifying U.S. sanctions
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Western governments struggle to coordinate response to Chinese hacking: Experts say UK-imposed sanctions will make no difference when hacking is part of ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/29/western-governments-struggle-coordinate-response-chinese-hacking
China 'Very Close' to Ending Australia Wine Tariffs, Business Lobby Chief Says
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UK sanctions Chinese entities for ‘malicious cyber activity’ against MPs: Britain has slapped its first sanctions on Chinese state-affiliated entities in three ...
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Paid articlePaid UK ‘slow to hold China to account’ for cyber-attacks against MPs and voters: As deputy PM expected to impose sanctions, head of international alliance says ...
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⚡️Russia is unable to receive money for oil from China, Turkey, and the UAE due to sanctions, Reuters reports.
These delays reduce Kremlin revenues and make ... Show more
Cyber espionage: Great Britain announces sanctions against China: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke of an "epochal challenge". His country is apparently ...
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The UK should expect retaliation after rebuking China for cyber-attack: Retaliatory sanctions are almost inevitable, and China may well find a handful of ...
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How China is preparing for future sanctions from the West: China is preparing for an escalation of geopolitical conflicts - with massive gold purchases ...
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Trade war: China bans AMD, Intel and Microsoft: China is responding to US sanctions on high technology and AI by banning AMD and Intel CPUs from computer systems ...
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