HONG KONG -- The latest U.S. government sanctions issued Thursday, Asia time, included about 20 companies from China and Hong Kong that have allegedly assisted Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
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A soldier adjusts a Russian flag in Beijing ahead of a welcome ceremony for Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2018. The U.S. is seeking to squeeze alleged Chinese support for Russia's defense industrial base. © Reuters
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