Countermeasures against foreign sanctions empowered

The departments of the State Council, China's Cabinet, have the authority to conduct investigations and engage in external consultations when implementing countermeasures against foreign sanctions, according to a new regulation, which was released on Monday and was effective immediately.

Premier Li Qiang recently signed a State Council decree to unveil the regulation, which details the specific responsibilities of State Council departments in implementing the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law.

The regulation, which comprises 22 articles, specifies that countermeasures against foreign sanctions should clearly define the targets, specific measures and implementation dates.