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In last China swipe, Trump hits officials, firms with US bans – Al Jazeera English
China oil giant CNOOC, phone maker Xiaomi, other firms and officials punished for military links, South China Sea moves.
In its waning days, the administration of US President Donald Trump has taken another swipe at China and its biggest firms, imposing sanctions on officials and companies for alleged misdeeds in the South China Sea and imposing an investment ban on nine more firms.
The moves will further increase tensions with China, Washingtons strategic rival in Asia, days before President-elect Joe Biden takes office on Wednesday. The Biden transition team did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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