China sanctions South Korean shipbuilder subsidiaries in response to US probe

China Sanctions South Korean Shipbuilder Subsidiaries

China's Commerce Ministry announced a ban on dealings between Chinese companies and five subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean.

This move is in response to a US probe into China's growing dominance in world shipbuilding, launched by the US Trade Representative in April 2024.

China's Commerce Ministry stated that the probe endangers China's national security and its shipping industry, citing Hanwha's involvement in the investigation.

Author's summary: China sanctions Hanwha Ocean subsidiaries.

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