China Moves Forward With Law Aimed at Countering US Sanctions

Chinese lawmakers are making progress on legislation to retaliate for foreign sanctions amid the country’s growing rivalry with the US

A National People’s Congress committee filed the second draft of legislation aimed at countering sanctions imposed by foreign governments, the official Xinhua News Agency reported late Monday. Xinhua didn’t give details, but said the legislation would provide legal backing for countering “discriminatory measures by a foreign country in accordance with the law.”

The move shows China is following through with a March vow …