ScholarOne - Reconciling the tit-for-tat Sanction Regimes between US and
China
Abstract
The escalating tit-for-tat between the United States and China over
sanctions and counter-sanctions is becoming increasingly pronounced. In
the context of intensifying US-Sino strategic competition in recent
years, the US government has escalated its use of sanctions as a
strategic tool against China. This paper analyses the characteristics of
the US economic sanctions regime then delves into the challenges
inherent in China's counter-sanction laws and practices. We contend that
China should avoid merely emulating the US approach in developing
counter-sanction measures. Rather, adherence to principles upheld by WTO
rules and other facets of international law should be prioritised.
Concurrently, there is scope for reforming the existing framework to
enhance its certainty, transparency, and proportionality.02 Feb 2024Submitted to Advance 09 Apr 2024Published in Advance