Category: Regulatory

July 21, 2026: OFSI adds 6 new FAQs on BNAs

6 FAQs added on Basic Needs Allowance (BNA)

OFSI has published FAQs 197-202 on Basic Needs Allowance (BNA) licences, which permit designated persons to access a capped monthly sum from frozen funds for essential living expenses. OFSI benchmarks the BNA against median household income. In many cases, including those involving high net worth individuals, the BNA will not provide for the continuation of a pre-designation standard of living.

FAQs 197-202 cover the purpose and scope of BNA licences, permitted expenditure, reporting requirements, treatment of monthly underspend, and how costs falling outside the BNA may be licensed separately.

The guidance is relevant to designated persons and any party facilitating payments under a BNA licence.

The FAQs:

Basic Needs Allowance

197. What is a basic needs allowance licence?

A Basic Needs Allowance (BNA) licence is a type of specific licence which OFSI may issue under the basic needs licensing ground across all non-counter-terrorism sanctions regimes. It permits a designated person (DP) to access a capped monthly sum from their otherwise frozen funds to meet essential day-to-day living expenses. OFSI benchmarks the allowance to reflect a median income household rather than the DP’s previous lifestyle or claimed expenditure. Rent or mortgage payments are considered separately from the BNA and assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Added on: 21 Jul 2026

198. What is the purpose of the basic needs allowance?

The basic needs allowance is intended to help ensure that a DP and any financially dependent family members can meet their day-to-day living costs, broadly in line with a median-income household. It is not intended to enable a DP to maintain the lifestyle, wealth, or business activities they enjoyed prior to designation.

DPs applying for or operating under a BNA licence should ensure that expenditure remains consistent with this purpose. Any party facilitating payments under a BNAlicence should similarly satisfy itself that the payments fall within the terms and purpose of the licence.

Added on: 21 Jul 2026

199. Do basic needs allowance licences include reporting requirements?

Yes. Basic needs allowance licences include reporting conditions requiring expenditure to be evidenced and reported to OFSI. This is a proportionate method that enables OFSI to maintain oversight of the usage of the licence and may inform any future decision when licences are renewed or varied.

Applicants should be prepared to comply with any reporting requirements imposed as conditions of a licence. Compliance with those conditions does not guarantee that a licence will be renewed or varied.

Added on: 21 Jul 2026

200. What can the basic needs allowance be spent on?

OFSI does not provide an exhaustive list of approved purchases. A DP has broad discretion, though not total, in how the allowance is used. That discretion is limited by the terms of the licence, the relevant sanctions regulations, and the purpose for which the licence is granted

The allowance is intended to cover goods and services that reasonably constitute basic needs. This may include (but is not limited to) food, clothing, personal hygiene, local transport, basic household items, and hairdressers. It does not cover expenditure that falls outside the terms of the basic needs licencing purpose, nor expenditure which would otherwise breach the financial sanction’s regime.

Some discretionary spending may be consistent with the terms of a BNA where it supports basic family life and remains proportionate to the benchmark of a median-income household. This may include recreation, education, leisure, and other miscellaneous goods and services. Whether such expenditure is appropriate will depend on the circumstances and must remain consistent with the purpose of the licence.

Added on: 21 Jul 2026

201. Does the basic needs allowance licence permit carry-over of any monthly underspend?

No. Each month’s allowance is a fixed, standalone cap. If a DP does not use the full allowance in a given month, the unspent amount cannot be carried forward or added to the following month’s allowance. The monthly cap resets at the start of each new month.

Added on: 21 Jul 2026

202. Does OFSI license costs separately that may fall outside of the core basic needs allowance?

Yes. Where a cost cannot reasonably be met from the basic needs allowance, OFSI may consider a separate licence application. Such applications are assessed on their individual merits and approval is not automatic.

OFSI will consider whether the relevant cost could reasonably be met from within the basic needs allowance. In particular, OFSI will assess whether the expenditure is of a type that a median-income household would ordinarily absorb through routine day-to-day spending.

Where a cost could reasonably be met from the basic needs allowance, OFSI would generally expect it to be funded from that allowance rather than licensed separately.

Applicants seeking separate licensing should therefore explain why the expenditure cannot reasonably be met from the basic needs allowance, how the relevant licensing purpose is met, and provide supporting evidence where appropriate. Applications can be submitted via OFSI’s application form at: OFSI launches online forms for reporting and licences – Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation.

Added on: 21 Jul 2026

July 21, 2026

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Basic Needs Allowance (BNA), Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Licensing, OFSI (UK)
July 17, 2026: One less emergency – OFAC updates and removes Hong Kong sanctions designations
Hong Kong-related Designations Updates and Removals

The national emergency declared in Executive Order (E.O.) 13936 of July 14, 2020, “The President’s Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization,” has expired. The expiration of the national emergency declared in E.O. 13936 does not repeal or otherwise affect the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 (HKHRDA) or the Hong Kong Autonomy Act (HKAA) of 2020. Those statutes remain in effect.

Following the expiration of the national emergency declared in E.O. 13936, OFAC has removed from the List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List), persons designated pursuant to E.O. 13936 whose property had been blocked solely pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Persons that remain sanctioned pursuant to the HKAA have been added to OFAC’s Non-SDN Menu-Based Sanctions List (NS-MBS List) and assets blocked prior to July 14, 2026, remain blocked.

In addition to the above changes to OFAC’s sanctions lists, OFAC intends to publish an amendment to the Hong Kong-Related Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 585, in a future Federal Register publication to reflect the expiration of the national emergency.

In light of the expiration of the national emergency declared in E.O. 13936, OFAC is also reviewing relevant FAQs and guidance associated with our Hong-Kong-related sanctions program and will update this website in the near term.

As a result, OFAC has updated its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List), and the Non-SDN Menu-Based Sanctions List (NS-MBS List).

Additions:

The following individuals have been added to OFAC’s Non-SDN Menu-Based Sanctions List:

OFAC Program: [HKAA]  Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-149)*

CAI, Dafeng (Chinese Simplified: 蔡达峰; Chinese Traditional: 蔡達峰)

Address: Beijing, China

DOB: Jun 1960

POB: Shanghai, China

Citizenship: China

Gender: Male

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

Position: Vice-Chairperson, 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee

Party Type: individual

CAO, Jianming (Chinese Simplified: 曹建明; Chinese Traditional: 曹建明)

Address: Beijing, China

DOB: 24 Sep 1955

POB: Shanghai, China

Citizenship: China

Gender: Male

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

Position: Vice-Chairperson, 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee

Party Type: individual

CHAN, Eric

AKA:

CHAN, Eric Kwok-ki

CHAN, Kwok-ki (Chinese Simplified: 陈国基; Chinese Traditional: 陳國基)

Address: Flat F, 20 Floor, Block 2, Royal Ascot, Shatin, Hong Kong

DOB: 05 Apr 1959

POB: Hong Kong

Nationality: Hong Kong

Gender: Male

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

National ID No.: G142458A (Hong Kong)

Position: Secretary General, Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Party Type: individual

CHEN, Dong (Chinese Simplified: 陈冬; Chinese Traditional: 陳冬)

Address: Hong Kong

DOB: Nov 1963

Alt. DOB: Feb 1964

POB: Luoyuan, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China

Citizenship: China

Gender: Male

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

Party Type: individual

CHEN, Zhu (Chinese Simplified: 陈竺; Chinese Traditional: 陳竺)

Address: Beijing, China

DOB: 17 Aug 1953

POB: Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, China

Alt. POB: Shanghai, China

Citizenship: China

Gender: Male

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

Position: Vice-Chairperson, 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee

Party Type: individual

CHENG, Teresa

AKA:

CHENG, Teresa Yeuk-wah

CHENG, Yeuk Wah

Address: House No. 4, Villa De Mer, 5 Lok Chui Street, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong

DOB: 11 Nov 1958

POB: Hong Kong

Nationality: Hong Kong

Gender: Female

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

Passport: KJ0221326 (Hong Kong) issued 28 Jan 2012 expires 28 Jan 2022

National ID No.: G579067A (Hong Kong)

Position: Secretary for Justice

Party Type: individual

CHOI, Frederic

AKA:

CHOI, Chin-pang (Chinese Traditional: 蔡展鹏)

CHOI, Frederic Chin Pang

Address: Hong Kong

DOB: 28 Aug 1970

POB: Hong Kong

Nationality: Hong Kong

Gender: Male

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

Passport: K05145380 (Hong Kong) expires 10 Nov 2025

National ID No.: C6142328 (Hong Kong)

Party Type: individual

CHOLING, Padma (Chinese Simplified: 白玛赤林; Chinese Traditional: 白瑪赤林)

AKA:

CHILIN, Baima

TRILEK, Pelma

Address: Beijing, China

DOB: Oct 1951

POB: Dengqen County, Changdu, Tibet Autonomous Region, China

Citizenship: China

Gender: Male

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

Position: Vice-Chairperson, 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee

Party Type: individual

DENG, Zhonghua (Chinese Simplified: 邓中华)

Address: China

DOB: Sep 1961

POB: Changsha City, Hunan Province, China

Nationality: China

Gender: Male

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

Party Type: individual

DING, Zhongli (Chinese Simplified: 丁仲礼; Chinese Traditional: 丁仲禮)

Address: Beijing, China

DOB: Jan 1957

POB: Shengzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China

Citizenship: China

Gender: Male

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

Position: Vice-Chairperson, 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee

Party Type: individual

HAO, Mingjin (Chinese Traditional: 郝明金; Chinese Simplified: 郝明金)

Address: Beijing, China

DOB: Dec 1956

POB: Jiaxiang County, Shandong Province, China

Citizenship: China

Gender: Male

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

Position: Vice-Chairperson, 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee

Party Type: individual

HE, Jing (Chinese Simplified: 何靖)

Address: Hong Kong

DOB: Jun 1964

POB: Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province, China

Citizenship: China

Gender: Male

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

Party Type: individual

IMIRBAKI, Arken (Chinese Simplified: 艾力更·依明巴海; Chinese Traditional: 艾力更依明巴海)

AKA: YIMINGBAHAI, Ailigeng

Address: Beijing, China

DOB: Sep 1953

POB: Yengisar County, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China

Citizenship: China

Gender: Male

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

Position: Vice-Chairperson, 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee

Party Type: individual

JI, Bingxuan (Chinese Simplified: 吉炳轩; Chinese Traditional: 吉炳軒)

Address: Beijing, China

DOB: Nov 1951

POB: Mengjin County, Henan Province, China

Citizenship: China

Gender: Male

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

Position: Vice-Chairperson, 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee

Party Type: individual

KAN, Andrew

AKA:

KAN, Andrew Kai Yan

KAN, Kai Yan (Chinese Simplified: 简启恩)

Address: Hong Kong

DOB: 22 Sep 1969

POB: Hong Kong

Nationality: Hong Kong

Gender: Male

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

Passport: K03981162 (Hong Kong) expires 28 Mar 2024

Party Type: individual

KONG, Kelvin

AKA:

KONG, Hok Lai (Chinese Simplified: 江学礼)

KONG, Kelvin Hok Lai

Address: Hong Kong

DOB: 22 May 1972

POB: Hong Kong

Nationality: Hong Kong

Gender: Male

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

Passport: K03327564 (Hong Kong) expires 14 May 2023

National ID No.: K0278408 (Hong Kong)

Party Type: individual

LAM, Carrie

AKA:

LAM CHENG, Carrie Yuet-ngor

LAM CHENG, Yuet-ngor (Chinese Simplified: 林郑月娥; Chinese Traditional: 林鄭月娥)

Address: Victoria House, No. 15 Barker Road, The Peak, Hong Kong

DOB: 13 May 1957

POB: Hong Kong

Nationality: Hong Kong

Gender: Female

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

Passport: KJ0505670 (Hong Kong) issued 13 Apr 2016 expires 13 Apr 2026

National ID No.: D3356664 (Hong Kong)

Position: Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Party Type: individual

LAU, Edwina

AKA:

LAU, Chi Wai (Chinese Traditional: 劉賜蕙)

LAU, Edwina Chi Wai

LIU, Cihui (Chinese Simplified: 刘赐蕙)

Address: Hong Kong, China

DOB: 29 Jul 1965

POB: Hong Kong, China

Nationality: China

Gender: Female

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

Passport: HA1338416 (Hong Kong) expires 27 May 2015

National ID No.: D5545251 (Hong Kong)

Party Type: individual

LEE, John Ka-chiu

AKA:

LEE, John

LEE, Ka Chiu (Chinese Traditional: 李家超)

“LI, Jiachao”

Address: Flat A, 5/F, Block 2, King’s Park Villa, No. 1 King’s Park Rise, Homantin, Kowloon, Hong Kong

DOB: 07 Dec 1957

Gender: Male

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

National ID No.: G0286787 (Hong Kong)

Position: Secretary for Security

Party Type: individual

LI, Jiangzhou (Chinese Simplified: 李江舟)

Address: Hong Kong, China

DOB: Jan 1968

POB: Qianshan City, Anhui Province, China

Nationality: China

Gender: Male

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

Party Type: individual

LI, Kwai-wah (Chinese Traditional: 李桂華)

AKA:

LEE, Kwai-wah

LI, Guihua (Chinese Simplified: 李桂华)

LI, Steve Kwai-wah

Address: Flat B, 22 Floor, Block 30, Laguna City, Lam Tin, Kowloon City, Hong Kong, China

DOB: 22 Nov 1964

POB: Hong Kong, China

Nationality: China

Gender: Male

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

Passport: K06749109 (Hong Kong) expires 06 Sep 2028

National ID No.: D4017081 (Hong Kong)

Party Type: individual

LU, Xinning (Chinese Simplified: 卢新䑳; Chinese Traditional: 盧新寧)

Address: Hong Kong

DOB: Dec 1966

POB: Huai’an, Jiangsu Province, China

Citizenship: China

Gender: Female

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

Party Type: individual

LUO, Huining (Chinese Simplified: 骆惠䑳; Chinese Traditional: 駱惠寧)

Address: Hong Kong

DOB: 05 Oct 1954

POB: Dangtu, China

Nationality: China

Gender: Male

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

National ID No.: 340103195410053558 (China)

Position: Director, Hong Kong Liaison Office

Party Type: individual

SHEN, Yueyue (Chinese Simplified: 沈跃跃; Chinese Traditional: 沈躍躍)

Address: Beijing, China

DOB: Jan 1957

POB: Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China

Citizenship: China

Gender: Female

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

Position: Vice-Chairperson, 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee

Party Type: individual

SUN, Wenqing (Chinese Simplified: 孙文清)

AKA: SUN, Qingye (Chinese Simplified: 孙青野)

Address: Hong Kong

DOB: 1965

POB: Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province, China

Citizenship: China

Gender: Male

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

Party Type: individual

TAM, Yiu-chung (Chinese Simplified: 谭耀宗; Chinese Traditional: 譚耀宗)

AKA: TAN, Yaozong

Address: China; Hong Kong

DOB: 15 Dec 1949

POB: Hong Kong

Citizenship: China

Gender: Male

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

Party Type: individual

TAN, Tieniu (Chinese Traditional: 譚鐵牛; Chinese Simplified: 谭铁牛)

Address: Hong Kong

DOB: Oct 1963

Alt. DOB: 20 Jan 1964

POB: Chaling County, Zhuzhou, Hunan Province, China

Citizenship: China

Gender: Male

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

Party Type: individual

TANG, Chris

AKA: TANG, Ping-keung (Chinese Traditional: 鄧炳強)

Address: 1 Arsenal Street, Hong Kong

DOB: 04 Jul 1965

POB: Hong Kong

Nationality: Hong Kong

Gender: Male

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

Passport: KJ0638810 (Hong Kong) issued 14 Oct 2017 expires 14 Oct 2027

National ID No.: D4118015 (Hong Kong)

Position: Commissioner of Police

Party Type: individual

TSANG, Erick

AKA:

CENG, Guowei

TSANG, Erick Kwok-wai

TSANG, Kwok-wai (Chinese Traditional: 曾國衞; Chinese Simplified: 曾国卫)

ZENG, Guowei

Address: Flat 5F, Block 6, New Jade Gardens, Chaiwan, Hong Kong

DOB: 01 Sep 1963

POB: Hong Kong

Nationality: Hong Kong

Gender: Male

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

National ID No.: E9963190 (Hong Kong)

Position: Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs

Party Type: individual

WAN, Exiang (Chinese Simplified: 万鄂湘; Chinese Traditional: 萬鄂湘)

AKA: WANG, Exiang

Address: Beijing, China

DOB: May 1956

POB: Gongan County, Hubei Province, China

Citizenship: China

Gender: Male

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

Position: Vice-Chairperson, 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee

Party Type: individual

WANG, Chen (Chinese Simplified: 王晨; Chinese Traditional: 王晨)

Address: Beijing, China

DOB: Dec 1950

POB: Beijing, China

Citizenship: China

Gender: Male

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

Position: Vice-Chairperson, 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee

Party Type: individual

WANG, Dongming (Chinese Simplified: 王东明; Chinese Traditional: 王東明)

Address: Beijing, China

DOB: Jul 1956

POB: Benxi, Liaoning Province, China

Citizenship: China

Gender: Male

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

Position: Vice-Chairperson, 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee

Party Type: individual

WU, Weihua (Chinese Simplified: 武维华; Chinese Traditional: 武維華)

Address: Beijing, China

DOB: 06 Sep 1956

POB: Linfen, Shanxi Province, China

Citizenship: China

Gender: Male

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

Position: Vice-Chairperson, 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee

Party Type: individual

XIA, Baolong (Chinese Simplified: 夏宝龙; Chinese Traditional: 夏寶龍)

Address: China

DOB: 01 Dec 1952 to 31 Dec 1952

POB: Tianjin, China

Gender: Male

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

Position: Director, Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council

Party Type: individual

YIN, Zonghua (Chinese Simplified: 尹宗华; Chinese Traditional: 尹宗華)

Address: Hong Kong

DOB: Aug 1964

POB: Shengzhou, Zhejiang Province, China

Citizenship: China

Gender: Male

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

Party Type: individual

YOU, Quan (Chinese Simplified: 尤权)

Address: Beijing, China

DOB: Jan 1954

POB: Lulong County, Hebei Province, China

Nationality: China

Gender: Male

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

Party Type: individual

ZHANG, Chunxian (Chinese Simplified: 张春贤; Chinese Traditional: 張春賢)

Address: Beijing, China

DOB: May 1953

POB: Yuzhou City, Henan Province, China

Citizenship: China

Gender: Male

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

Position: Vice-Chairperson, 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee

Party Type: individual

ZHANG, Xiaoming (Chinese Simplified: 张晓明; Chinese Traditional: 張曉明)

Address: China

DOB: 03 Sep 1963

POB: Taizhou, China

Nationality: China

Gender: Male

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

National ID No.: 11010819630903003X (China)

Position: Deputy Director, Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council

Party Type: individual

ZHENG, Yanxiong (Chinese Simplified: 郑雁雄; Chinese Traditional: 鄭雁雄)

Address: Apt 608, 50 Huali Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510623, China

DOB: 25 Aug 1963

POB: Shantou, China

Nationality: China

Gender: Male

Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149

HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.

Passport: SE0226769 (China) issued 10 Aug 2016 expires 10 Aug 2021

National ID No.: 440111196308254212 (China)

Position: Director, Office for Safeguarding National Security in Hong Kong

Party Type: individual

Delistings:

The following deletions have been made to OFAC’s SDN List:

OFAC Program: [HK-EO13936]  Executive Order 13936

LO, Stephen (a.k.a. LO, Stephen Wai-chung; a.k.a. LO, Wai-chung (Chinese Traditional: 盧偉聰; Chinese Simplified: 卢伟聪)), Hong Kong; DOB 19 Nov 1961; POB Hong Kong; nationality Hong Kong; Gender Male; National ID No. E8586768 (Hong Kong) (individual).

LO, Wai-chung (Chinese Traditional: 盧偉聰; Chinese Simplified: 卢伟聪) (a.k.a. LO, Stephen; a.k.a. LO, Stephen Wai-chung), Hong Kong; DOB 19 Nov 1961; POB Hong Kong; nationality Hong Kong; Gender Male; National ID No. E8586768 (Hong Kong) (individual).

LO, Stephen Wai-chung (a.k.a. LO, Stephen; a.k.a. LO, Wai-chung (Chinese Traditional: 盧偉聰; Chinese Simplified: 卢伟聪)), Hong Kong; DOB 19 Nov 1961; POB Hong Kong; nationality Hong Kong; Gender Male; National ID No. E8586768 (Hong Kong) (individual).

YANG, Jianping (Chinese Simplified: 杨建平; Chinese Traditional: 楊建平), Hong Kong; DOB Dec 1959; POB Jingxing, Hebei Province, China; citizen China; Gender Male (individual).

QIU, Hong (Chinese Simplified: 仇鸿; Chinese Traditional: 仇鴻), Hong Kong; DOB Mar 1961; POB Jiangsu Province, China; citizen China; Gender Female (individual).

LAM, Paul Ting Kwok (a.k.a. LAM, Ting Kwok (Chinese Traditional: 林定國); a.k.a. LAM, Ting Kwok Paul; a.k.a. LIN, Dingguo (Chinese Simplified: 林定国)), Hong Kong, China; DOB 26 Mar 1968; POB Hong Kong, China; nationality China; citizen China; Gender Male; Passport 610884285 (China); National ID No. 265113530948 (China) (individual).

LAM, Ting Kwok (Chinese Traditional: 林定國) (a.k.a. LAM, Paul Ting Kwok; a.k.a. LAM, Ting Kwok Paul; a.k.a. LIN, Dingguo (Chinese Simplified: 林定国)), Hong Kong, China; DOB 26 Mar 1968; POB Hong Kong, China; nationality China; citizen China; Gender Male; Passport 610884285 (China); National ID No. 265113530948 (China) (individual).

LAM, Ting Kwok Paul (a.k.a. LAM, Paul Ting Kwok; a.k.a. LAM, Ting Kwok (Chinese Traditional: 林定國); a.k.a. LIN, Dingguo (Chinese Simplified: 林定国)), Hong Kong, China; DOB 26 Mar 1968; POB Hong Kong, China; nationality China; citizen China; Gender Male; Passport 610884285 (China); National ID No. 265113530948 (China) (individual).

LIN, Dingguo (Chinese Simplified: 林定国) (a.k.a. LAM, Paul Ting Kwok; a.k.a. LAM, Ting Kwok (Chinese Traditional: 林定國); a.k.a. LAM, Ting Kwok Paul), Hong Kong, China; DOB 26 Mar 1968; POB Hong Kong, China; nationality China; citizen China; Gender Male; Passport 610884285 (China); National ID No. 265113530948 (China) (individual).

AU, Sonny Chi Kwong (a.k.a. AU, Chi Kwong (Chinese Traditional: 區志光); a.k.a. AU, Chi Kwong Sonny; a.k.a. OU, Zhiguang (Chinese Simplified: 区志光)), Hong Kong, China; DOB 16 Aug 1961; nationality China; citizen China; Gender Male (individual).

AU, Chi Kwong (Chinese Traditional: 區志光) (a.k.a. AU, Chi Kwong Sonny; a.k.a. AU, Sonny Chi Kwong; a.k.a. OU, Zhiguang (Chinese Simplified: 区志光)), Hong Kong, China; DOB 16 Aug 1961; nationality China; citizen China; Gender Male (individual).

OU, Zhiguang (Chinese Simplified: 区志光) (a.k.a. AU, Chi Kwong (Chinese Traditional: 區志光); a.k.a. AU, Chi Kwong Sonny; a.k.a. AU, Sonny Chi Kwong), Hong Kong, China; DOB 16 Aug 1961; nationality China; citizen China; Gender Male (individual).

AU, Chi Kwong Sonny (a.k.a. AU, Chi Kwong (Chinese Traditional: 區志光); a.k.a. AU, Sonny Chi Kwong; a.k.a. OU, Zhiguang (Chinese Simplified: 区志光)), Hong Kong, China; DOB 16 Aug 1961; nationality China; citizen China; Gender Male (individual).

DONG, Jingwei (Chinese Traditional: 董經緯; Chinese Simplified: 董经纬), Hong Kong, China; DOB Nov 1963; nationality China; citizen China; Gender Male (individual).

WONG, Dick Chung Chun (a.k.a. WONG, Chung Chun (Chinese Traditional: 王忠巡); a.k.a. WONG, Chung Chun Dick), Flat B, 29 Floor, Tower 3, The Riverpark, 8 Che Kung Miu Road, Shatin, Hong Kong, China; DOB 10 Oct 1973; POB Hong Kong, China; nationality Hong Kong; Gender Male; Passport K00021646 (China) issued 28 Feb 2007 expires 28 Feb 2017; National ID No. K212288A (China) (individual).

WONG, Chung Chun (Chinese Traditional: 王忠巡) (a.k.a. WONG, Chung Chun Dick; a.k.a. WONG, Dick Chung Chun), Flat B, 29 Floor, Tower 3, The Riverpark, 8 Che Kung Miu Road, Shatin, Hong Kong, China; DOB 10 Oct 1973; POB Hong Kong, China; nationality Hong Kong; Gender Male; Passport K00021646 (China) issued 28 Feb 2007 expires 28 Feb 2017; National ID No. K212288A (China) (individual).

WONG, Chung Chun Dick (a.k.a. WONG, Chung Chun (Chinese Traditional: 王忠巡); a.k.a. WONG, Dick Chung Chun), Flat B, 29 Floor, Tower 3, The Riverpark, 8 Che Kung Miu Road, Shatin, Hong Kong, China; DOB 10 Oct 1973; POB Hong Kong, China; nationality Hong Kong; Gender Male; Passport K00021646 (China) issued 28 Feb 2007 expires 28 Feb 2017; National ID No. K212288A (China) (individual).

SIU, Raymond Chak Yee (a.k.a. SIU, Chak Yee (Chinese Traditional: 蕭澤頤); a.k.a. SIU, Chak Yee Raymond; a.k.a. XIAO, Zeyi (Chinese Simplified: 萧泽颐)), Hong Kong, China; DOB 02 Apr 1966; POB Hong Kong, China; nationality China; citizen China; Gender Male; Passport 610338855 (China); National ID No. 561834197328 (China) (individual).

XIAO, Zeyi (Chinese Simplified: 萧泽颐) (a.k.a. SIU, Chak Yee (Chinese Traditional: 蕭澤頤); a.k.a. SIU, Chak Yee Raymond; a.k.a. SIU, Raymond Chak Yee), Hong Kong, China; DOB 02 Apr 1966; POB Hong Kong, China; nationality China; citizen China; Gender Male; Passport 610338855 (China); National ID No. 561834197328 (China) (individual).

SIU, Chak Yee (Chinese Traditional: 蕭澤頤) (a.k.a. SIU, Chak Yee Raymond; a.k.a. SIU, Raymond Chak Yee; a.k.a. XIAO, Zeyi (Chinese Simplified: 萧泽颐)), Hong Kong, China; DOB 02 Apr 1966; POB Hong Kong, China; nationality China; citizen China; Gender Male; Passport 610338855 (China); National ID No. 561834197328 (China) (individual).

SIU, Chak Yee Raymond (a.k.a. SIU, Chak Yee (Chinese Traditional: 蕭澤頤); a.k.a. SIU, Raymond Chak Yee; a.k.a. XIAO, Zeyi (Chinese Simplified: 萧泽颐)), Hong Kong, China; DOB 02 Apr 1966; POB Hong Kong, China; nationality China; citizen China; Gender Male; Passport 610338855 (China); National ID No. 561834197328 (China) (individual).

CHIU, Margaret Wing Lan (a.k.a. CHIU, Wing Lan (Chinese Simplified: 赵咏兰; Chinese Traditional: 趙詠蘭)), No. 20, 3rd Street, Section D, Fairview Park, Yuen Long, Hong Kong, China; DOB 22 Aug 1974; POB Hong Kong, China; nationality China; Gender Female; Passport KJ0760266 (China) issued 17 Jan 2019 expires 17 Jan 2029; National ID No. K3117588 (China) (individual).

CHIU, Wing Lan (Chinese Simplified: 赵咏兰; Chinese Traditional: 趙詠蘭) (a.k.a. CHIU, Margaret Wing Lan), No. 20, 3rd Street, Section D, Fairview Park, Yuen Long, Hong Kong, China; DOB 22 Aug 1974; POB Hong Kong, China; nationality China; Gender Female; Passport KJ0760266 (China) issued 17 Jan 2019 expires 17 Jan 2029; National ID No. K3117588 (China) (individual).

OFAC Program: [HKAA]  Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-149)*

TANG, Chris (a.k.a. TANG, Ping-keung (Chinese Traditional: 鄧炳強)), 1 Arsenal Street, Hong Kong; DOB 04 Jul 1965; POB Hong Kong; nationality Hong Kong; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Passport KJ0638810 (Hong Kong) issued 14 Oct 2017 expires 14 Oct 2027; National ID No. D4118015 (Hong Kong); Commissioner of Police (individual).

TANG, Ping-keung (Chinese Traditional: 鄧炳強) (a.k.a. TANG, Chris), 1 Arsenal Street, Hong Kong; DOB 04 Jul 1965; POB Hong Kong; nationality Hong Kong; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Passport KJ0638810 (Hong Kong) issued 14 Oct 2017 expires 14 Oct 2027; National ID No. D4118015 (Hong Kong); Commissioner of Police (individual).

CHENG, Teresa (a.k.a. CHENG, Teresa Yeuk-wah; a.k.a. CHENG, Yeuk Wah), House No. 4, Villa De Mer, 5 Lok Chui Street, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong; DOB 11 Nov 1958; POB Hong Kong; nationality Hong Kong; Gender Female; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Passport KJ0221326 (Hong Kong) issued 28 Jan 2012 expires 28 Jan 2022; National ID No. G579067A (Hong Kong); Secretary for Justice (individual).

CHENG, Yeuk Wah (a.k.a. CHENG, Teresa; a.k.a. CHENG, Teresa Yeuk-wah), House No. 4, Villa De Mer, 5 Lok Chui Street, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong; DOB 11 Nov 1958; POB Hong Kong; nationality Hong Kong; Gender Female; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Passport KJ0221326 (Hong Kong) issued 28 Jan 2012 expires 28 Jan 2022; National ID No. G579067A (Hong Kong); Secretary for Justice (individual).

CHENG, Teresa Yeuk-wah (a.k.a. CHENG, Teresa; a.k.a. CHENG, Yeuk Wah), House No. 4, Villa De Mer, 5 Lok Chui Street, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong; DOB 11 Nov 1958; POB Hong Kong; nationality Hong Kong; Gender Female; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Passport KJ0221326 (Hong Kong) issued 28 Jan 2012 expires 28 Jan 2022; National ID No. G579067A (Hong Kong); Secretary for Justice (individual).

TSANG, Erick (a.k.a. CENG, Guowei; a.k.a. TSANG, Erick Kwok-wai; a.k.a. TSANG, Kwok-wai (Chinese Traditional: 曾國衞; Chinese Simplified: 曾国卫); a.k.a. ZENG, Guowei), Flat 5F, Block 6, New Jade Gardens, Chaiwan, Hong Kong; DOB 01 Sep 1963; POB Hong Kong; nationality Hong Kong; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; National ID No. E9963190 (Hong Kong); Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs (individual).

TSANG, Kwok-wai (Chinese Traditional: 曾國衞; Chinese Simplified: 曾国卫) (a.k.a. CENG, Guowei; a.k.a. TSANG, Erick; a.k.a. TSANG, Erick Kwok-wai; a.k.a. ZENG, Guowei), Flat 5F, Block 6, New Jade Gardens, Chaiwan, Hong Kong; DOB 01 Sep 1963; POB Hong Kong; nationality Hong Kong; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; National ID No. E9963190 (Hong Kong); Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs (individual).

TSANG, Erick Kwok-wai (a.k.a. CENG, Guowei; a.k.a. TSANG, Erick; a.k.a. TSANG, Kwok-wai (Chinese Traditional: 曾國衞; Chinese Simplified: 曾国卫); a.k.a. ZENG, Guowei), Flat 5F, Block 6, New Jade Gardens, Chaiwan, Hong Kong; DOB 01 Sep 1963; POB Hong Kong; nationality Hong Kong; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; National ID No. E9963190 (Hong Kong); Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs (individual).

CENG, Guowei (a.k.a. TSANG, Erick; a.k.a. TSANG, Erick Kwok-wai; a.k.a. TSANG, Kwok-wai (Chinese Traditional: 曾國衞; Chinese Simplified: 曾国卫); a.k.a. ZENG, Guowei), Flat 5F, Block 6, New Jade Gardens, Chaiwan, Hong Kong; DOB 01 Sep 1963; POB Hong Kong; nationality Hong Kong; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; National ID No. E9963190 (Hong Kong); Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs (individual).

ZENG, Guowei (a.k.a. CENG, Guowei; a.k.a. TSANG, Erick; a.k.a. TSANG, Erick Kwok-wai; a.k.a. TSANG, Kwok-wai (Chinese Traditional: 曾國衞; Chinese Simplified: 曾国卫)), Flat 5F, Block 6, New Jade Gardens, Chaiwan, Hong Kong; DOB 01 Sep 1963; POB Hong Kong; nationality Hong Kong; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; National ID No. E9963190 (Hong Kong); Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs (individual).

LAM, Carrie (a.k.a. LAM CHENG, Carrie Yuet-ngor; a.k.a. LAM CHENG, Yuet-ngor (Chinese Simplified: 林郑月娥; Chinese Traditional: 林鄭月娥)), Victoria House, No. 15 Barker Road, The Peak, Hong Kong; DOB 13 May 1957; POB Hong Kong; nationality Hong Kong; Gender Female; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Passport KJ0505670 (Hong Kong) issued 13 Apr 2016 expires 13 Apr 2026; National ID No. D3356664 (Hong Kong); Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (individual).

LAM CHENG, Yuet-ngor (Chinese Simplified: 林郑月娥; Chinese Traditional: 林鄭月娥) (a.k.a. LAM CHENG, Carrie Yuet-ngor; a.k.a. LAM, Carrie), Victoria House, No. 15 Barker Road, The Peak, Hong Kong; DOB 13 May 1957; POB Hong Kong; nationality Hong Kong; Gender Female; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Passport KJ0505670 (Hong Kong) issued 13 Apr 2016 expires 13 Apr 2026; National ID No. D3356664 (Hong Kong); Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (individual).

LAM CHENG, Carrie Yuet-ngor (a.k.a. LAM CHENG, Yuet-ngor (Chinese Simplified: 林郑月娥; Chinese Traditional: 林鄭月娥); a.k.a. LAM, Carrie), Victoria House, No. 15 Barker Road, The Peak, Hong Kong; DOB 13 May 1957; POB Hong Kong; nationality Hong Kong; Gender Female; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Passport KJ0505670 (Hong Kong) issued 13 Apr 2016 expires 13 Apr 2026; National ID No. D3356664 (Hong Kong); Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (individual).

LEE, John Ka-chiu (a.k.a. LEE, John; a.k.a. LEE, Ka Chiu (Chinese Traditional: 李家超); a.k.a. “LI, Jiachao”), Flat A, 5/F, Block 2, King’s Park Villa, No. 1 King’s Park Rise, Homantin, Kowloon, Hong Kong; DOB 07 Dec 1957; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; National ID No. G0286787 (Hong Kong); Secretary for Security (individual).

LEE, John (a.k.a. LEE, John Ka-chiu; a.k.a. LEE, Ka Chiu (Chinese Traditional: 李家超); a.k.a. “LI, Jiachao”), Flat A, 5/F, Block 2, King’s Park Villa, No. 1 King’s Park Rise, Homantin, Kowloon, Hong Kong; DOB 07 Dec 1957; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; National ID No. G0286787 (Hong Kong); Secretary for Security (individual).

LEE, Ka Chiu (Chinese Traditional: 李家超) (a.k.a. LEE, John; a.k.a. LEE, John Ka-chiu; a.k.a. “LI, Jiachao”), Flat A, 5/F, Block 2, King’s Park Villa, No. 1 King’s Park Rise, Homantin, Kowloon, Hong Kong; DOB 07 Dec 1957; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; National ID No. G0286787 (Hong Kong); Secretary for Security (individual).

“LI, Jiachao” (a.k.a. LEE, John; a.k.a. LEE, John Ka-chiu; a.k.a. LEE, Ka Chiu (Chinese Traditional: 李家超)), Flat A, 5/F, Block 2, King’s Park Villa, No. 1 King’s Park Rise, Homantin, Kowloon, Hong Kong; DOB 07 Dec 1957; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; National ID No. G0286787 (Hong Kong); Secretary for Security (individual).

ZHANG, Xiaoming (Chinese Simplified: 张晓明; Chinese Traditional: 張曉明), China; DOB 03 Sep 1963; POB Taizhou, China; nationality China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; National ID No. 11010819630903003X (China); Deputy Director, Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council (individual).

CHAN, Eric (a.k.a. CHAN, Eric Kwok-ki; a.k.a. CHAN, Kwok-ki (Chinese Simplified: 陈国基; Chinese Traditional: 陳國基)), Flat F, 20 Floor, Block 2, Royal Ascot, Shatin, Hong Kong; DOB 05 Apr 1959; POB Hong Kong; nationality Hong Kong; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; National ID No. G142458A (Hong Kong); Secretary General, Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (individual).

CHAN, Kwok-ki (Chinese Simplified: 陈国基; Chinese Traditional: 陳國基) (a.k.a. CHAN, Eric; a.k.a. CHAN, Eric Kwok-ki), Flat F, 20 Floor, Block 2, Royal Ascot, Shatin, Hong Kong; DOB 05 Apr 1959; POB Hong Kong; nationality Hong Kong; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; National ID No. G142458A (Hong Kong); Secretary General, Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (individual).

CHAN, Eric Kwok-ki (a.k.a. CHAN, Eric; a.k.a. CHAN, Kwok-ki (Chinese Simplified: 陈国基; Chinese Traditional: 陳國基)), Flat F, 20 Floor, Block 2, Royal Ascot, Shatin, Hong Kong; DOB 05 Apr 1959; POB Hong Kong; nationality Hong Kong; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; National ID No. G142458A (Hong Kong); Secretary General, Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (individual).

ZHENG, Yanxiong (Chinese Simplified: 郑雁雄; Chinese Traditional: 鄭雁雄), Apt 608, 50 Huali Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510623, China; DOB 25 Aug 1963; POB Shantou, China; nationality China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Passport SE0226769 (China) issued 10 Aug 2016 expires 10 Aug 2021; National ID No. 440111196308254212 (China); Director, Office for Safeguarding National Security in Hong Kong (individual).

XIA, Baolong (Chinese Simplified: 夏宝龙; Chinese Traditional: 夏寶龍), China; DOB 01 Dec 1952 to 31 Dec 1952; POB Tianjin, China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Director, Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council (individual).

LUO, Huining (Chinese Simplified: 骆惠䑳; Chinese Traditional: 駱惠寧), Hong Kong; DOB 05 Oct 1954; POB Dangtu, China; nationality China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; National ID No. 340103195410053558 (China); Director, Hong Kong Liaison Office (individual).

LAU, Edwina (a.k.a. LAU, Chi Wai (Chinese Traditional: 劉賜蕙); a.k.a. LAU, Edwina Chi Wai; a.k.a. LIU, Cihui (Chinese Simplified: 刘赐蕙)), Hong Kong, China; DOB 29 Jul 1965; POB Hong Kong, China; nationality China; Gender Female; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Passport HA1338416 (Hong Kong) expires 27 May 2015; National ID No. D5545251 (Hong Kong) (individual).

LAU, Chi Wai (Chinese Traditional: 劉賜蕙) (a.k.a. LAU, Edwina; a.k.a. LAU, Edwina Chi Wai; a.k.a. LIU, Cihui (Chinese Simplified: 刘赐蕙)), Hong Kong, China; DOB 29 Jul 1965; POB Hong Kong, China; nationality China; Gender Female; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Passport HA1338416 (Hong Kong) expires 27 May 2015; National ID No. D5545251 (Hong Kong) (individual).

LIU, Cihui (Chinese Simplified: 刘赐蕙) (a.k.a. LAU, Chi Wai (Chinese Traditional: 劉賜蕙); a.k.a. LAU, Edwina; a.k.a. LAU, Edwina Chi Wai), Hong Kong, China; DOB 29 Jul 1965; POB Hong Kong, China; nationality China; Gender Female; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Passport HA1338416 (Hong Kong) expires 27 May 2015; National ID No. D5545251 (Hong Kong) (individual).

LAU, Edwina Chi Wai (a.k.a. LAU, Chi Wai (Chinese Traditional: 劉賜蕙); a.k.a. LAU, Edwina; a.k.a. LIU, Cihui (Chinese Simplified: 刘赐蕙)), Hong Kong, China; DOB 29 Jul 1965; POB Hong Kong, China; nationality China; Gender Female; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Passport HA1338416 (Hong Kong) expires 27 May 2015; National ID No. D5545251 (Hong Kong) (individual).

LI, Kwai-wah (Chinese Traditional: 李桂華) (a.k.a. LEE, Kwai-wah; a.k.a. LI, Guihua (Chinese Simplified: 李桂华); a.k.a. LI, Steve Kwai-wah), Flat B, 22 Floor, Block 30, Laguna City, Lam Tin, Kowloon City, Hong Kong, China; DOB 22 Nov 1964; POB Hong Kong, China; nationality China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Passport K06749109 (Hong Kong) expires 06 Sep 2028; National ID No. D4017081 (Hong Kong) (individual).

LI, Steve Kwai-wah (a.k.a. LEE, Kwai-wah; a.k.a. LI, Guihua (Chinese Simplified: 李桂华); a.k.a. LI, Kwai-wah (Chinese Traditional: 李桂華)), Flat B, 22 Floor, Block 30, Laguna City, Lam Tin, Kowloon City, Hong Kong, China; DOB 22 Nov 1964; POB Hong Kong, China; nationality China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Passport K06749109 (Hong Kong) expires 06 Sep 2028; National ID No. D4017081 (Hong Kong) (individual).

LI, Guihua (Chinese Simplified: 李桂华) (a.k.a. LEE, Kwai-wah; a.k.a. LI, Kwai-wah (Chinese Traditional: 李桂華); a.k.a. LI, Steve Kwai-wah), Flat B, 22 Floor, Block 30, Laguna City, Lam Tin, Kowloon City, Hong Kong, China; DOB 22 Nov 1964; POB Hong Kong, China; nationality China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Passport K06749109 (Hong Kong) expires 06 Sep 2028; National ID No. D4017081 (Hong Kong) (individual).

LEE, Kwai-wah (a.k.a. LI, Guihua (Chinese Simplified: 李桂华); a.k.a. LI, Kwai-wah (Chinese Traditional: 李桂華); a.k.a. LI, Steve Kwai-wah), Flat B, 22 Floor, Block 30, Laguna City, Lam Tin, Kowloon City, Hong Kong, China; DOB 22 Nov 1964; POB Hong Kong, China; nationality China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Passport K06749109 (Hong Kong) expires 06 Sep 2028; National ID No. D4017081 (Hong Kong) (individual).

DENG, Zhonghua (Chinese Simplified: 邓中华), China; DOB Sep 1961; POB Changsha City, Hunan Province, China; nationality China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods. (individual).

LI, Jiangzhou (Chinese Simplified: 李江舟), Hong Kong, China; DOB Jan 1968; POB Qianshan City, Anhui Province, China; nationality China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods. (individual).

WANG, Chen (Chinese Simplified: 王晨; Chinese Traditional: 王晨), Beijing, China; DOB Dec 1950; POB Beijing, China; citizen China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Vice-Chairperson, 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee (individual).

CAO, Jianming (Chinese Simplified: 曹建明; Chinese Traditional: 曹建明), Beijing, China; DOB 24 Sep 1955; POB Shanghai, China; citizen China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Vice-Chairperson, 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee (individual).

ZHANG, Chunxian (Chinese Simplified: 张春贤; Chinese Traditional: 張春賢), Beijing, China; DOB May 1953; POB Yuzhou City, Henan Province, China; citizen China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Vice-Chairperson, 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee (individual).

SHEN, Yueyue (Chinese Simplified: 沈跃跃; Chinese Traditional: 沈躍躍), Beijing, China; DOB Jan 1957; POB Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China; citizen China; Gender Female; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Vice-Chairperson, 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee (individual).

JI, Bingxuan (Chinese Simplified: 吉炳轩; Chinese Traditional: 吉炳軒), Beijing, China; DOB Nov 1951; POB Mengjin County, Henan Province, China; citizen China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Vice-Chairperson, 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee (individual).

IMIRBAKI, Arken (Chinese Simplified: 艾力更·依明巴海; Chinese Traditional: 艾力更依明巴海) (a.k.a. YIMINGBAHAI, Ailigeng), Beijing, China; DOB Sep 1953; POB Yengisar County, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China; citizen China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Vice-Chairperson, 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee (individual).

YIMINGBAHAI, Ailigeng (a.k.a. IMIRBAKI, Arken (Chinese Simplified: 艾力更·依明巴海; Chinese Traditional: 艾力更依明巴海)), Beijing, China; DOB Sep 1953; POB Yengisar County, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China; citizen China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Vice-Chairperson, 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee (individual).

WAN, Exiang (Chinese Simplified: 万鄂湘; Chinese Traditional: 萬鄂湘) (a.k.a. WANG, Exiang), Beijing, China; DOB May 1956; POB Gongan County, Hubei Province, China; citizen China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Vice-Chairperson, 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee (individual).

WANG, Exiang (a.k.a. WAN, Exiang (Chinese Simplified: 万鄂湘; Chinese Traditional: 萬鄂湘)), Beijing, China; DOB May 1956; POB Gongan County, Hubei Province, China; citizen China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Vice-Chairperson, 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee (individual).

CHEN, Zhu (Chinese Simplified: 陈竺; Chinese Traditional: 陳竺), Beijing, China; DOB 17 Aug 1953; POB Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, China; alt. POB Shanghai, China; citizen China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Vice-Chairperson, 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee (individual).

WANG, Dongming (Chinese Simplified: 王东明; Chinese Traditional: 王東明), Beijing, China; DOB Jul 1956; POB Benxi, Liaoning Province, China; citizen China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Vice-Chairperson, 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee (individual).

CHOLING, Padma (Chinese Simplified: 白玛赤林; Chinese Traditional: 白瑪赤林) (a.k.a. CHILIN, Baima; a.k.a. TRILEK, Pelma), Beijing, China; DOB Oct 1951; POB Dengqen County, Changdu, Tibet Autonomous Region, China; citizen China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Vice-Chairperson, 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee (individual).

CHILIN, Baima (a.k.a. CHOLING, Padma (Chinese Simplified: 白玛赤林; Chinese Traditional: 白瑪赤林); a.k.a. TRILEK, Pelma), Beijing, China; DOB Oct 1951; POB Dengqen County, Changdu, Tibet Autonomous Region, China; citizen China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Vice-Chairperson, 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee (individual).

TRILEK, Pelma (a.k.a. CHILIN, Baima; a.k.a. CHOLING, Padma (Chinese Simplified: 白玛赤林; Chinese Traditional: 白瑪赤林)), Beijing, China; DOB Oct 1951; POB Dengqen County, Changdu, Tibet Autonomous Region, China; citizen China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Vice-Chairperson, 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee (individual).

DING, Zhongli (Chinese Simplified: 丁仲礼; Chinese Traditional: 丁仲禮), Beijing, China; DOB Jan 1957; POB Shengzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China; citizen China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Vice-Chairperson, 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee (individual).

HAO, Mingjin (Chinese Traditional: 郝明金; Chinese Simplified: 郝明金), Beijing, China; DOB Dec 1956; POB Jiaxiang County, Shandong Province, China; citizen China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Vice-Chairperson, 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee (individual).

CAI, Dafeng (Chinese Simplified: 蔡达峰; Chinese Traditional: 蔡達峰), Beijing, China; DOB Jun 1960; POB Shanghai, China; citizen China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Vice-Chairperson, 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee (individual).

WU, Weihua (Chinese Simplified: 武维华; Chinese Traditional: 武維華), Beijing, China; DOB 06 Sep 1956; POB Linfen, Shanxi Province, China; citizen China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Vice-Chairperson, 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee (individual).

CHOI, Frederic (a.k.a. CHOI, Chin-pang (Chinese Traditional: 蔡展鹏); a.k.a. CHOI, Frederic Chin Pang), Hong Kong; DOB 28 Aug 1970; POB Hong Kong; nationality Hong Kong; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Passport K05145380 (Hong Kong) expires 10 Nov 2025; National ID No. C6142328 (Hong Kong) (individual).

CHOI, Chin-pang (Chinese Traditional: 蔡展鹏) (a.k.a. CHOI, Frederic; a.k.a. CHOI, Frederic Chin Pang), Hong Kong; DOB 28 Aug 1970; POB Hong Kong; nationality Hong Kong; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Passport K05145380 (Hong Kong) expires 10 Nov 2025; National ID No. C6142328 (Hong Kong) (individual).

CHOI, Frederic Chin Pang (a.k.a. CHOI, Chin-pang (Chinese Traditional: 蔡展鹏); a.k.a. CHOI, Frederic), Hong Kong; DOB 28 Aug 1970; POB Hong Kong; nationality Hong Kong; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Passport K05145380 (Hong Kong) expires 10 Nov 2025; National ID No. C6142328 (Hong Kong) (individual).

KONG, Kelvin (a.k.a. KONG, Hok Lai (Chinese Simplified: 江学礼); a.k.a. KONG, Kelvin Hok Lai), Hong Kong; DOB 22 May 1972; POB Hong Kong; nationality Hong Kong; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Passport K03327564 (Hong Kong) expires 14 May 2023; National ID No. K0278408 (Hong Kong) (individual).

KONG, Hok Lai (Chinese Simplified: 江学礼) (a.k.a. KONG, Kelvin; a.k.a. KONG, Kelvin Hok Lai), Hong Kong; DOB 22 May 1972; POB Hong Kong; nationality Hong Kong; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Passport K03327564 (Hong Kong) expires 14 May 2023; National ID No. K0278408 (Hong Kong) (individual).

KONG, Kelvin Hok Lai (a.k.a. KONG, Hok Lai (Chinese Simplified: 江学礼); a.k.a. KONG, Kelvin), Hong Kong; DOB 22 May 1972; POB Hong Kong; nationality Hong Kong; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Passport K03327564 (Hong Kong) expires 14 May 2023; National ID No. K0278408 (Hong Kong) (individual).

KAN, Andrew (a.k.a. KAN, Andrew Kai Yan; a.k.a. KAN, Kai Yan (Chinese Simplified: 简启恩)), Hong Kong; DOB 22 Sep 1969; POB Hong Kong; nationality Hong Kong; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Passport K03981162 (Hong Kong) expires 28 Mar 2024 (individual).

KAN, Kai Yan (Chinese Simplified: 简启恩) (a.k.a. KAN, Andrew; a.k.a. KAN, Andrew Kai Yan), Hong Kong; DOB 22 Sep 1969; POB Hong Kong; nationality Hong Kong; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Passport K03981162 (Hong Kong) expires 28 Mar 2024 (individual).

KAN, Andrew Kai Yan (a.k.a. KAN, Andrew; a.k.a. KAN, Kai Yan (Chinese Simplified: 简启恩)), Hong Kong; DOB 22 Sep 1969; POB Hong Kong; nationality Hong Kong; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods.; Passport K03981162 (Hong Kong) expires 28 Mar 2024 (individual).

SUN, Wenqing (Chinese Simplified: 孙文清) (a.k.a. SUN, Qingye (Chinese Simplified: 孙青野)), Hong Kong; DOB 1965; POB Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province, China; citizen China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods. (individual).

SUN, Qingye (Chinese Simplified: 孙青野) (a.k.a. SUN, Wenqing (Chinese Simplified: 孙文清)), Hong Kong; DOB 1965; POB Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province, China; citizen China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods. (individual).

YOU, Quan (Chinese Simplified: 尤权), Beijing, China; DOB Jan 1954; POB Lulong County, Hebei Province, China; nationality China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods. (individual).

TAM, Yiu-chung (Chinese Simplified: 谭耀宗; Chinese Traditional: 譚耀宗) (a.k.a. TAN, Yaozong), China; Hong Kong; DOB 15 Dec 1949; POB Hong Kong; citizen China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods. (individual).

TAN, Yaozong (a.k.a. TAM, Yiu-chung (Chinese Simplified: 谭耀宗; Chinese Traditional: 譚耀宗)), China; Hong Kong; DOB 15 Dec 1949; POB Hong Kong; citizen China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods. (individual).

CHEN, Dong (Chinese Simplified: 陈冬; Chinese Traditional: 陳冬), Hong Kong; DOB Nov 1963; alt. DOB Feb 1964; POB Luoyuan, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China; citizen China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods. (individual).

LU, Xinning (Chinese Simplified: 卢新䑳; Chinese Traditional: 盧新寧), Hong Kong; DOB Dec 1966; POB Huai’an, Jiangsu Province, China; citizen China; Gender Female; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods. (individual).

TAN, Tieniu (Chinese Traditional: 譚鐵牛; Chinese Simplified: 谭铁牛), Hong Kong; DOB Oct 1963; alt. DOB 20 Jan 1964; POB Chaling County, Zhuzhou, Hunan Province, China; citizen China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods. (individual).

HE, Jing (Chinese Simplified: 何靖), Hong Kong; DOB Jun 1964; POB Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province, China; citizen China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods. (individual).

YIN, Zonghua (Chinese Simplified: 尹宗华; Chinese Traditional: 尹宗華), Hong Kong; DOB Aug 1964; POB Shengzhou, Zhejiang Province, China; citizen China; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020 – Public Law 116-149; HKAA Section 6 Information: BLOCKING OF PROPERTY. Sec.6(b)(1)(A),(B),(C) – All property and interests in property of this individual are blocked, and all transactions with this individual are prohibited, except for the importation of goods. (individual).

Sources: Program tag description for [HK-EO13936] drawn from OFAC’s Program Tag Definitions for OFAC Sanctions Lists page. The [HKAA] tag introduced in this update is not yet listed on that page as of this writing; the description shown is drawn from the statutory basis stated in the update itself (Hong Kong Autonomy Act of 2020, Public Law 116-149).
July 17, 2026

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Designations, Hong Kong, International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), OFAC (US)
July 17, 2026: OFAC issues new Venezuela Frequently Asked Question

It’s FAQ 1263:

1263. Does General License (GL) 60 require that payments to the Government of Venezuela be made into the Foreign Government Deposit Funds Account (FGDF)?

Answer

No. GL 60 authorizes all transactions related to earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela under the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations, which includes payment of taxes, tolls, and fees to the Government of Venezuela connected with such relief efforts. Payments related to earthquake relief that are authorized by GL 60 do not need to be paid into the FGDF.

However, the requirements under other Venezuela-related GLs, such as GLs 46C, 48B, 49A, 50B, 51B, 52A, and 54A, remain in place. Payments for activities outside of the scope of GL 60 but authorized under other Venezuela-related GLs that contain the FGDF payment requirement must continue to be paid into the FGDF and may not be recharacterized as earthquake relief or otherwise modified for the purpose of avoiding payment into the FGDF.

Date Released

July 17, 2026

July 17, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), OFAC (US), Venezuela

July 16, 2026: OFSI adds to Sudan sanctions

Today, Thursday 16 July, the UK Government has designated the following 4 individuals and 7 entities under the Sudan Sanctions Regime. This reflects the decision to designate these individuals made by the Foreign Secretary, targeting the conflict gold trade, procurement networks and financial facilitators that are fuelling Sudan’s war.

Individuals Designated:

Name: Unique ID:
Abu Dharr Abdul Nabi Habiballa AHMMED SUD0051
Mazin Gamareldin Mohamed FADLALLA SUD0052
Ahmad ABDALLA SUD0056
Ahmed Hamad El Basher HASHIM SUD0057

Entities Designated:

Name: Unique ID:
PRODIGIOUS REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT SUPERVISION SERVICES SUD0053
AOUN COMMERCIAL BROKERS LLC SUD0054
ARIAB MINING COMPANY LIMITED SUD0055
NATWEST LOGISTICS LLC SUD0058
SUDAMIN COMPANY LIMITED SUD0059
PORTEX TRADE LIMITED SUD0060
OMDURMAN MINING SUD0061

There was a Sanctions Notice:

Sanctions_Notice__Sudan__16_July_2026 Download

and a press release from FCDO:

UK sanctions illicit gold networks fuelling Sudan’s war amid crisis around El Obeid

The UK has sanctioned those suspected of being linked to financing, procurement, and commercial networks fuelling the Sudan conflict.From:Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MPPublished:16 July 2026

UK announces Sudan sanctions package targeting illicit gold and finance networks sustaining the war

UK calls for UN arms embargo to cover El Obeid as city on the precipice of major atrocity

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says UK will tackle those fuelling the conflict.

The UK has today announced sanctions targeting the conflict gold trade in Sudan, procurement networks and financial facilitators that are fuelling Sudan’s war.

Sudan’s booming gold industry is the engine of its war economy. While official gold exports were worth $1.5 billion in 2024 and 2025, the true value of the sector is estimated to be several times higher, with billions of dollars’ worth of gold smuggled out of Sudan each year through illicit channels, helping finance weapons procurement, military operations and the activities of armed groups.

These measures target eleven individuals and entities suspected of being linked to the financing, procurement and commercial networks supporting the RSF or the SAF and fuelling Sudan’s conflict. All are Sudanese but they trade internationally including in the gold markets in Dubai and Hong Kong.

At the centre of the package is Sudanese national Abu Dharr, suspected of being a notorious RSF financier and procurement facilitator. He is suspected of having helped fund and sustain RSF operations from beyond Sudan’s borders through a web of real estate, conflict gold, and holding companies based in Dubai.

Vast quantities of Sudanese gold continue to be monetised before entering global markets, making it a critical gateway for revenues generated by Sudan’s illicit gold sector.

By targeting these companies and facilitators, the UK is exposing and disrupting key commercial networks that help convert Sudan’s gold wealth into revenue that sustains the conflict.

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said:

“The people of Sudan continue to pay the price for a war fuelled not only by guns and fighters, but by illicit flows of gold and finance to fill the war chests on both sides. These sanctions are targeting Sudan’s war economy and they will shine a light on those who seek to profit from these illegal shadow networks.

“As the world watches the deeply alarming build-up around El Obeid, we continue to call on the RSF to halt their assault. And we are making clear that those enabling atrocities, from the battlefield to the boardroom, will be held accountable.”

The sanctions come as the UK and international partners are on red alert, monitoring the deteriorating situation in El Obeid, where the RSF is building up surge forces around a city already under immense humanitarian pressure.

The UK has warned that El Obeid is at risk of becoming the scene of another mass atrocity, following the horrors witnessed in El Fasher. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has called for the UN arms embargo to be extended to reach El Obeid.

Illicit gold will be a priority theme at the UK’s Illicit Finance Summit, due to take place in London in December 2026. The Summit will bring together governments, civil society and the private sector to build an international coalition to tackle flows of dirty money around the world, including the trade in illicit gold.

ENDS.

Notes to Editor.

Foreign Secretary Statement to the House of Commons with UN arms embargo call to reach El Obeid.

List of sanctioned.

· Abu Dharr Abdul Nabi Habiballa Ahmmed – RSF financier and procurement facilitator suspected of using a network of companies to secure funding, move money and support RSF operations.

· Prodigious Real Estate Management Supervision Services – Sudanese UAE-based company suspected of being part of Abu Dharr’s commercial network used to support RSF financing activities.

· Mazin Fadlalla – RSF-linked procurement operative suspected of being involved in acquiring funding, equipment and materiel for the RSF.

· Ahmed Hashim – RSF- linked procurement operative suspected of being involved in sourcing funding and supplies for the RSF.

· Natwest Logistics – Sudanese UAE-based company suspected of being used by Mazin Fadlalla and Ahmed Hashim to support RSF procurement and logistics activities.

· Aoun Commercial Brokers – Sudanese UAE-based company suspected of being used by Mazin Fadlalla and Ahmed Hashim to facilitate procurement and financial transactions for the RSF.

· Ahmad Abdalla – Procurement operative linked to the SAF and Defence Industries Systems (DIS), suspected of being involved in securing weapons, equipment and funding for the SAF.

·Portex Trade Limited – Sudanese Hong Kong-based company suspected of being used by Ahmad Abdalla to support SAF procurement activity and evade existing sanctions restrictions.

· Omdurman Mining – Sudanese state-owned mining company suspected of generating gold revenues that support the SAF’s war effort.

· Ariab Mining Company – Sudanese state-owned mining company suspected of involvement in illicit gold activities that generate revenue for the SAF.

· Sudamin Company Ltd – Sudanese state-owned mining company linked to Sudan’s gold sector and suspected of channelling revenue from conflict gold to both the SAF and RSF, including through past links to sanctioned company Al Junaid.

July 16, 2026

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Designations, FCDO (UK), OFSI (UK), Press Releases, Sudan

July 14, 2026: State Department Press Release on Iranian sanctions designations

Iran: Dismantling Shamkhani’s Illicit Shipping Empire

PRESS STATEMENT

THOMAS “TOMMY” PIGOTT, SPOKESPERSON

JULY 14, 2026

As part of the United States’ effort to increase pressure on the Iranian regime amid their unlawful attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, the United States is acting to disrupt and degrade the illicit shipping and sanctions evasion network of U.S.-designated Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, which serves as a major enabler behind Iran’s oil exports. Today, we are designating more than 50 individuals, entities, and vessels that enable Shamkhani and the Iranian regime to continue profiting while the Iranian people suffer.

The Shamkhani network relies on a combination of Iranian and foreign nationals and firms to conduct sanctions‑evasion schemes. It also uses offshore shell companies, critical to the network’s ability, to trade sanctioned goods and recover the proceeds of those trades.

The United States will use all the tools at our disposal to hold the regime accountable for its actions.

Today’s action is being taken pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13902, which provides authority to the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to identify and impose sanctions on key sectors of Iran’s economy. For more information on today’s action, see the Department of the Treasury’s press release.

July 14, 2026

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Designations, Iran, OFAC (US), Press Releases, US State Department (US)
July 13, 2026: Sanctions-Adjacent: US Actions against the ICC
State Department Launches Campaign to Dismantle International Criminal Court’s Threat to American Sovereignty

MEDIA NOTE

OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON

JULY 13, 2026

Today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a sweeping campaign to dismantle the threat posed by the International Criminal Court to U.S. sovereignty. The campaign will feature a whole-of-government response to systematically disable the ICC’s ability to operate, target American servicemen or officials, or otherwise threaten American sovereignty.

The ICC poses an intolerable threat to U.S. sovereignty – it claims the authority to prosecute and even imprison American servicemen and officials operating on behalf of America’s national interest. Americans never signed up for this, and all American presidents since the ICC’s ratification have maintained that the ICC does not have jurisdiction over Americans. The ICC previously opened an investigation into U.S. servicemen and intelligence officers and has since refused to close these cases.

The ICC now seeks to become the unaccountable global arbiter – positioning itself above and beyond the nation state as a supranational enforcement arm of a globalist bureaucracy empowered to persecute American servicemen and officials at will. No diplomatic option will be off-limits in the campaign to dismantle the threat posed by the ICC to Americans.

The campaign will feature a wide range of actions intended to ensure that the International Criminal Court is incapable of threatening U.S. sovereignty or targeting Americans.

Actions under consideration include:

Diplomatic calls from the Secretary of State, Deputy Secretary, ambassadors, and other members of senior leadership to foreign nations highlighting the abuses of the ICC and the risks posed to Americans and other nations urging them to withdraw from the ICC

Nations that partner with American law enforcement and the U.S. military or that enjoy the benefits of the U.S. security umbrella are called upon to reject the ICC’s purported authority to prosecute American officials and servicemen

Increased scrutiny of nations that refuse to reject the ICC’s false authority while relying on U.S. assistance

Diplomatic calls urging other nations that, like America, that are not party to the Rome Statute to leverage their diplomatic networks to take similar actions alongside us

Visa revocations and travel bans for ICC personnel

Increased sanctions against the ICC and affiliated organizations

Watch Secretary Rubio’s video message on this action on the Department of State’s YouTube channel.
July 14, 2026

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International Criminal Court (ICC), Press Releases, UNSC (United Nations)
July 13, 2026: OFAC Update, Part 2: New OFAC Cuba-related Frequently Asked Question

It’s FAQ 1262:

1262. On July 13, 2026, the Department of State designated the Cuban entities Grupo Empresarial del Comercio Exterior (GECOMEX) and Grupo Empresarial de Transporte Marítimo Portuario (GEMAR) pursuant to E.O. 14404. Are non-U.S. persons, including foreign financial institutions (FFIs), exposed to sanctions risk for winding down transactions with GECOMEX or GEMAR?

The U.S. government does not intend to target non-U.S. persons, including FFIs, pursuant to E.O. 14404 for engaging in transactions ordinarily incident and necessary to the wind down of transactions involving GECOMEX, GEMAR, or any entity in which either GECOMEX or GEMAR owns, directly or indirectly, a 50 percent or greater interest, through August 12, 2026. However, non-U.S. persons, including FFIs, should proceed with caution in any dealings with a party sanctioned under this authority. Actions to return assets to GECOMEX, GEMAR, or any entity in which either GECOMEX or GEMAR owns, directly or indirectly, a 50 percent or greater interest, or transfer such assets to another jurisdiction could expose non-U.S. persons to significant sanctions risk.

Non-U.S. persons unable to wind down transactions involving GECOMEX, GEMAR, or any entity in which either GECOMEX or GEMAR owns, directly or indirectly, a 50 percent or greater interest, before August 12, 2026, are encouraged to contact the OFAC Compliance Hotline.

Persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction, including U.S. entities owned or controlled by U.S. persons, have long been prohibited pursuant to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR), 31 CFR part 515, from transacting with GECOMEX and GEMAR, absent OFAC authorization. Accordingly, persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction continue to be prohibited from engaging in transactions involving GECOMEX or GEMAR, including in connection with a non-U.S. person’s wind down of activities with GECOMEX or GEMAR, unless separately authorized by OFAC. Relevant authorizations may include humanitarian-related transactions authorized under the CACR in subpart E of part 515 and under E.O. 14404 via General License (GL) 1. For additional information on GL 1, see FAQ 1253.

Released on Jul 13, 2026

July 14, 2026

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Cuba, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), OFAC (US)
Burning Question: What kind of OFAC FAQs are there?

Eleven Questions Practitioners Keep Asking OFAC

OFAC’s FAQ database now runs to roughly 985 entries spread across 38 topic pages, from a single FAQ under Balkans-Related Sanctions to 243 under Iran. Read across the whole set, the same handful of question types show up again and again, program after program. Below are the eleven categories that emerged from that review, ordered from most to least common, with a rough sense of how much of the database each one accounts for.

A caveat up front: these categories aren’t mutually exclusive. A single FAQ interpreting a Russia general license is very often also a secondary-sanctions question and a wind-down question at the same time. The counts below are estimates based on which category each FAQ most centrally addresses, not a mechanical tag count, so treat them as directional rather than exact.

1. What does General License X authorize? (~340 FAQs, the largest category by far)

This is the single most common reason an OFAC FAQ exists. A general license gets issued, and OFAC follows it with one or more FAQs spelling out exactly what it covers, what it doesn’t, and how long any wind-down window runs. These FAQs are almost never abstract – they’re triggered by one specific GL and answered in narrow, GL-specific terms. Belarus GL 4 and GL 5 (the Belaruskali wind-down), Russia GL 8L (energy wind-down) and GL 116 (entities linked to a specific designated individual), and the Afghanistan GLs 14 through 20 are all typical examples. If you’re trying to predict where OFAC will publish its next FAQ, a newly issued GL is usually the leading indicator.

2. Secondary sanctions and non-U.S. person exposure (~100 FAQs)

Concentrated heavily in Iran and Russia. These FAQs work through when a non-U.S., non-Iranian, or non-Russian person or financial institution can be exposed to U.S. sanctions for dealing with a blocked party – CISADA, the NDAA “significant transaction” test, and the Russia-related CAPTA Directive all generate this type of question repeatedly. A cluster of these FAQs exists purely to define the operative terms (what counts as “significant,” what “knowingly” means) because those definitions are what determine whether a foreign bank loses U.S. correspondent account access.

3. Wind-down and divestment mechanics (~100 FAQs)

Distinct from the general GL-scope questions above: these are about the lifecycle of a transaction after a designation happens – closing a correspondent account, paying down an outstanding loan, or negotiating the sale of a now-blocked entity. The recent Lukoil-related FAQs on divesting LIG entities are a good current example of this pattern.

4. Humanitarian and agricultural/medical carve-outs (~80 FAQs)

Nearly every country program has its own version of this question, because food, medicine, and medical device exports are treated as a standing exception that industry keeps asking about program by program – Afghanistan, Iran, Russia, Cuba, Venezuela, and Sudan all have a meaningful cluster here.

5. Highly bespoke, single-entity FAQs (~80 FAQs)

Especially visible in Iran and Russia: FAQs that read more like case notes on one company or one enforcement action than generalizable guidance – the Bank of Kunlun CISADA finding is a good example. This pattern is likely a big part of why Iran (243 FAQs) and Russia (159 FAQs) so heavily outweigh every other topic: long-running programs accumulate a one-off FAQ per major action rather than folding it into a general rule.

6. Definitional FAQs (~70 FAQs)

A surprising share of FAQs exist purely to pin down a term used in a statute or executive order – “significant financial transaction,” “knowingly,” “Iranian financial institution,” “Russia’s military-industrial base.” These read like industry asked for definitional certainty before OFAC ever issued formal regulatory text on the point, and OFAC answered by FAQ instead.

7. The 50 Percent Rule and entity ownership (~50 FAQs)

Some version of “is this entity blocked because a blocked person owns 50 percent or more of it, directly or indirectly through another entity” shows up in nearly every topic – Basic Information, Belarus, Iran, Russia, Afghanistan, and its own dedicated topic (Entities Owned by Blocked Persons). This is clearly one of the more persistently confusing mechanics in the whole sanctions regime, and OFAC keeps restating the same core rule with slightly different fact patterns each time.

8. Correspondent and payable-through account mechanics (~50 FAQs)

A process-level companion to the secondary sanctions category above: what a U.S. financial institution must actually do if it holds an account, or receives a wire, touching a blocked or listed party – block it, reject it, report it to OFAC within 10 business days, and hold it in an interest-bearing account pending further action.

9. SDN List mechanics and name-matching (~50 FAQs)

Assessing OFAC Name Matches is an entire topic devoted to this question, and it recurs elsewhere too – what the bracketed program tags on an SDN List entry mean (e.g., [IRAN], [IFSR], [SDGT]), how the delisting and reconsideration process works, and OFAC’s consistent point that it does not publish or endorse any kind of “safe list.”

10. Building and running a compliance program (~40 FAQs)

A separate cluster from the transaction-specific questions above – Starting an OFAC Compliance Program is its own topic, and there are sector-specific versions for insurance and for internet/web-based activity. These are less about a specific designation and more about internal controls generally.

11. Sector determinations (~30 FAQs)

“OFAC identified Sector X of a country’s economy – does that mean everyone in that sector is blocked?” Burma’s jet fuel sector, Russia’s metals and mining sector, and Belarus’s potash sector all generate this question. OFAC’s answer follows the same pattern each time: identifying a sector puts persons operating in it on notice of sanctions risk, but it does not automatically block everyone in that sector – only persons OFAC actually designates.

A note on the numbers. The estimates above add up close to the full 985-FAQ database, but they shouldn’t be read as an exact partition – plenty of individual FAQs genuinely straddle two or three of these categories.

July 8, 2026

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Burning Questions, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), OFAC (US)
July 8, 2026: Another 3 months for OFAC Russia-related GL 13… and 2 updated FAQs

Today, OFAC issued Russia-related General License 13R:

russia_gl13r Download

and updated 2 Frequently Asked Questions:

1118. As of December 2022, the Government of the Russian Federation may require a so-called “exit tax” payment prior to the divestment of assets located in the Russian Federation, potentially requiring transactions involving the Central Bank of the Russian Federation or the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation. Do U.S. sanctions prohibit the payment of this so-called “exit tax”? Does Russia-related General License (GL) 13R authorize transactions that involve the payment of this exit tax?

Directive 4 under Executive Order (E.O.) 14024, “Prohibitions Related to Transactions Involving the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, the National Wealth Fund of the Russian Federation, and the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation,” as amended (Russia-related Sovereign Transactions Directive), prohibits the following activities by U.S. persons: any transaction involving the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, the National Wealth Fund of the Russian Federation, or the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation, including any transfer of assets to such entities or any foreign exchange transaction for or on behalf of such entities (collectively, “Directive 4 entities”). As noted in FAQ 1002, this includes both direct and indirect transactions.

OFAC issued the Russia-related Sovereign Transactions Directive with the explicit aim of preventing the Government of the Russian Federation from leveraging these institutions and their holdings of international reserves in ways that would undermine the impact of U.S. sanctions. Information currently available to OFAC suggests so-called “exit taxes” imposed by the Government of the Russian Federation involve payments to Directive 4 entities. Consequently, U.S. persons whose divestment from the Russian Federation will involve the payment of such an exit tax require a specific license from OFAC prior to the payment of such tax, unless otherwise authorized by OFAC.

GL 13R authorizes U.S. persons, or entities owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by a U.S. person, to pay taxes, fees, or import duties, and purchase or receive permits, licenses, registrations, or certifications involving Directive 4 entities that would otherwise be prohibited by the Russia-related Sovereign Transactions Directive, provided such transactions are ordinarily incident and necessary to such persons’ day-to-day operations in the Russian Federation. Payment of exit taxes is not considered ordinarily incident and necessary to day-to-day operations in the Russian Federation and, thus, is not authorized under GL 13R.

Therefore, U.S. persons whose divestment of assets in the Russian Federation will involve a payment of such an “exit tax” should seek a specific license from OFAC. Such persons may submit a request for a specific license with OFAC’s Licensing Division online at https://ofac.treasury.gov/ofac-license-application-page. License applications related to these payments should include information regarding the amount of the exit tax, the amount of ongoing taxes that would otherwise be paid to the Government of the Russian Federation should divestment not occur, the impact of a failure to pay the tax on the employees of the exiting company, the specific economic activity in Russia of the exiting company, and the impact on the Russian Federation of the divestment. OFAC will expedite its review of such requests, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

While OFAC is aware that the Commission established by the Russian Federation to review such divestments may include individuals from entities subject to the Russia-related Sovereign Transactions Directive or individuals listed on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, U.S. persons do not need to seek authorization from OFAC for their Russian buyers to submit an application to the Commission regarding a divestment transaction.

Date Updated: July 08, 2026

Updated on Jul 08, 2026

Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions

999. What authorizations exist for entities subject to Directive 4 under Executive Order (E.O.) 14024, “Prohibitions Related to Transactions Involving the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, the National Wealth Fund of the Russian Federation, and the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation,” as amended (Russia-related Sovereign Transactions Directive)?

OFAC issued Russia-related General License (GL) 132 to authorize transactions involving the Paks II civil nuclear power plant project in Hungary, including those involving the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, that would be prohibited by the Russia-related Sovereign Transactions Directive.

OFAC issued Russia-related General License (GL) 115D to authorize civil nuclear energy-related transactions, including those involving the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, that would be prohibited by the Russia-related Sovereign Transactions Directive.

OFAC issued GL 13R to authorize U.S. persons to pay taxes, fees, or import duties and purchase or receive permits, licenses, registrations, or certifications, to the extent such transactions are prohibited by the Russia-related Sovereign Transactions Directive, provided such transactions are ordinarily incident and necessary to such persons’ day-to-day operations in the Russian Federation. For further information on the types of transactions authorized by GL 13R, see FAQ 1118.

OFAC also issued GL 14, authorizing certain transactions involving any Directive 4 entity where the Directive 4 entity’s sole function in the transaction is to act as an operator of a clearing and settlement system. GL 14 does not authorize any transfer of assets to or from any Directive 4 entity, or any transaction where a Directive 4 entity is either a counterparty or beneficiary to the transaction. In addition, GL 14 does not authorize any debit to an account on the books of a U.S. financial institution of any Directive 4 entity. See FAQ 1003.

Note that GL 13R, GL 14, GL 115D, and GL 132 continue to authorize against the Russia-related Sovereign Transactions Directive.

Date Updated: July 08, 2026

Updated on Jul 08, 2026

July 8, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), General Licenses, New General License Version, OFAC (US), Russia
Burning Question: OFAC FAQs, by the numbers

OFAC_FAQ_Topics Download

The spreadsheet lists all OFAC Frequently Asked Questions Topics and the number of FAQs for each topic, sorted in descending order. Not totally surprising, but Iran sanctions (243) and Russia sanctions (159) top the list.

July 7, 2026

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Burning Questions, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), OFAC (US)

Name:	Unique ID:
Abu Dharr Abdul Nabi Habiballa AHMMED	SUD0051
Mazin Gamareldin Mohamed FADLALLA	SUD0052
Ahmad ABDALLA	SUD0056
Ahmed Hamad El Basher HASHIM	SUD0057

Name:	Unique ID:
PRODIGIOUS REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT SUPERVISION SERVICES	SUD0053
AOUN COMMERCIAL BROKERS LLC	SUD0054
ARIAB MINING COMPANY LIMITED	SUD0055
NATWEST LOGISTICS LLC	SUD0058
SUDAMIN COMPANY LIMITED	SUD0059
PORTEX TRADE LIMITED	SUD0060
OMDURMAN MINING	SUD0061

Category: Regulatory

6 FAQs added on Basic Needs Allowance (BNA)

Basic Needs Allowance

197. What is a basic needs allowance licence?

198. What is the purpose of the basic needs allowance?

199. Do basic needs allowance licences include reporting requirements?

200. What can the basic needs allowance be spent on?

201. Does the basic needs allowance licence permit carry-over of any monthly underspend?

202. Does OFSI license costs separately that may fall outside of the core basic needs allowance?

Additions:

Delistings:

1263. Does General License (GL) 60 require that payments to the Government of Venezuela be made into the Foreign Government Deposit Funds Account (FGDF)?

UK sanctions illicit gold networks fuelling Sudan’s war amid crisis around El Obeid

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said:

Eleven Questions Practitioners Keep Asking OFAC

1. What does General License X authorize? (~340 FAQs, the largest category by far)

2. Secondary sanctions and non-U.S. person exposure (~100 FAQs)

3. Wind-down and divestment mechanics (~100 FAQs)

4. Humanitarian and agricultural/medical carve-outs (~80 FAQs)

5. Highly bespoke, single-entity FAQs (~80 FAQs)

6. Definitional FAQs (~70 FAQs)

7. The 50 Percent Rule and entity ownership (~50 FAQs)

8. Correspondent and payable-through account mechanics (~50 FAQs)

9. SDN List mechanics and name-matching (~50 FAQs)

10. Building and running a compliance program (~40 FAQs)

11. Sector determinations (~30 FAQs)

Date Updated: July 08, 2026

Date Updated: July 08, 2026