Sanctions designation — transaction must be blocked or frozen
China's Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law (AFSL) countermeasures list, maintained by the Ministry of Commerce and State Council, designates 12 foreign individuals and entities subject to asset freezes and transaction blocks, requiring careful screening during cross-border payment processing involving Chinese counterparties.
China AFSL Countermeasures List contains entities subject to countermeasures under China's Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law (2021). This includes financial institutions and companies from countries that have imposed sanctions on Chinese entities. Currently includes Lithuanian banks (UAB Urbo Bankas, AB Mano Bankas) designated in August 2025 in retaliation for EU sanctions on Chinese banks. Prohibits all Chinese entities from conducting transactions, cooperation, or financial activities with listed entities.
This is a high-priority sanctions list. Entities on this list are typically subject to full blocking/freezing measures. Persons and entities under applicable jurisdiction are generally prohibited from dealing with listed parties. Assets may be frozen and all transactions are typically blocked.
Search for individuals or entities against the China-AFSL list
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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only. Data is sourced from official government publications and updated regularly. Always verify sanctions information with official sources and consult qualified compliance professionals for business decisions.
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