US will soon issue new sanctions against Chinese entities

This from the Wall Street Journal:

• The U.S. soon will issue new sanctions against Chinese entities for violating United Nations sanctions against North Korea, a senior State Department official said Tuesday.
• escalation in economic pressure follows the failure of Beijing to take action on its own against Chinese firms and individuals the U.S. warned were in violation of the U.N. sanctions

The Journal article is here, but may be gated: U.S. Readies More Sanctions Against Chinese Entities Over North Korea

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This may weigh slightly on China assets & related proxies

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Earlier, more sanctions news:

• White House says Trump supports tough sanctions on North Korea, Iran and Russia