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China sanctions two EU banks

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On Wednesday, China's commerce ministry (MofCom) announced sanctions against two Lithuanian banks – UAB Urbo Bankas and AB Mano Bankas.

The sanctions bar Chinese entities and individuals from conducting business with the lenders.

Some context: The move is in direct retaliation for the EU’s July sa...