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EU eases Russia sanctions amid fears of China seizing LNG assets

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The European Union has softened its sanctions against Russia due to concerns that China could gain control of critical liquefied natural gas (LNG) assets. Specifically, the EU decided against prohibiting Greek companies from transporting Russian gas to third countries, fearing this move could inadvertently grant strategic shipping advantages to Beijing. Officials highlighted China's significant role in maritime finance and shipping as the reason for this exception, illustrating the economic leverage China has developed globally. AI

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EU eases Russia sanctions amid fears of China seizing LNG assets

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Finbarr Bermingham ·

    EU waters down Russia sanctions over fears China could seize key LNG assets

    The EU has watered down its latest round of sanctions on Moscow after concluding that banning Greek companies from transporting Russian gas to third countries could hand strategically important shipping assets to China. To remove a Greek veto against the 21st package of measures …

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