The US has expanded sanctions against China. This is stated in the statement issued by the US Department of Finance, reports RIA Novosti.

Sanctions have been imposed on two natural persons of Taiwan, three shipping companies of Taiwan (Jui Cheng Shipping Company Limited, Jui Pang Shipping Co ltd and Jui Zong Ship management Co ltd), as well as a Shang Yuan Bao ship under the Flag of Panama.