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China unveils new framework to counter 'unlawful' foreign extraterritorial measures

By MLex Staff ( April 14, 2026, 09:32 GMT | Insight) -- China has published a new framework to counter what it describes as foreign “unlawful extraterritorial jurisdiction,” strengthening its tools to block such measures and impose trade and investment restrictions. The framework introduces a mechanism to identify and prohibit foreign measures that Beijing determines to be "unlawful," formalizes a new “malicious entity list” and allows Chinese parties to seek damages in court.China has formalized a new framework to counter what it identifies as “unlawful” extraterritorial measures by foreign states, sharpening its legal tools against long-arm jurisdiction and strengthening the legal basis for retaliatory action....

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