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Hong Kong Sanctions

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Hong Kong is currently subject to 2 active sanctions programs imposed by Office of Foreign Assets Control and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. These measures include asset freeze, financial restrictions, trade restrictions and arms embargo. This page lists every program targeting Hong Kong, the legal bases behind them, and the most recent changes.

Last updated 12 Jun 2026

Programs

2

Authorities

2

Restriction Types

4

Restrictions

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Sanctions Programs

Sanctions program targeting persons involved in undermining Hong Kong's autonomy, implemented under Executive Order 13936 and related statutes including the Hong Kong Autonomy Act and the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019.

Legal bases: Executive Order 13936 - The President's Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization (July 14, 2020), International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701-1706, National Emergencies Act (NEA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1601-1651, Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 (HKHRDA), Hong Kong Autonomy Act, H.R. 7440 (Public Law No. 116-149) (HKAA), 31 CFR Part 585 - Hong Kong-Related Sanctions Regulations
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Resources

31 CFR Part 585 - Hong Kong-Related Sanctions Regulations
Publication of Humanitarian Sanctions Regulations Amendment and General Licenses (Nongovernmental Organizations, Agricultural, and Medicine)
Publication of United States Government and International Organizations Official Business Sanctions Regulations Amendment and General Licenses
Hong Kong-Related Sanctions Regulations
Guidance on the Provision of Certain Services Relating to the Requirements of U.S. Sanctions Laws

+9 more

UK arms embargo applied to mainland China and Hong Kong.

Legal bases: Sanctions Act 2018
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Resources

UK arms embargo on mainland China and Hong Kong

Recent Changes

OFAC

Legal basis updated for OFAC Hong Kong-Related Sanctions

Added: Executive Order 13936 - The President's Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization (July 14, 2020), 31 CFR Part 585 - Hong Kong-Related Sanctions Regulations. Removed: Executive Order 13936 — The President's Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization (July 14, 2020), 31 CFR Part 585 — Hong Kong-Related Sanctions Regulations

12 Jun 2026
OFAC

Resources added

Added: 1 regulation(s), 3 federal_register_notice(s), 3 guidance(s), 3 report(s), 1 faq(s)

12 Jun 2026
OFAC

Resources added

Added: 2 advisory(s), 3 guidance(s), 3 report(s), 3 federal_register_notice(s), 1 executive_order(s), 1 regulation(s)

11 Jun 2026
UK

Resources added

Added: 1 guidance(s)

5 Jun 2026
OFAC

Legal basis updated for OFAC Hong Kong-Related Sanctions

Added: Executive Order 13936 — The President's Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization (July 14, 2020), 31 CFR Part 585 — Hong Kong-Related Sanctions Regulations. Removed: Executive Order 13936 - The President's Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization (July 14, 2020), 31 CFR Part 585 - Hong Kong-Related Sanctions Regulations

4 Jun 2026
OFAC

Resources added

Added: 2 Advisory(s), 1 Executive Order(s), 2 Statute(s), 1 Regulation(s), 3 Federal Register Notice(s), 3 Guidance(s), 3 Report(s), 1 FAQ(s)

4 Jun 2026
OFAC

Restrictions removed

Removed: travel_ban

4 Jun 2026
OFAC

Restrictions added

Added: trade_restrictions

4 Jun 2026
OFAC

Legal basis updated for OFAC Hong Kong-Related Sanctions

Added: Executive Order 13936 - The President's Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization (July 14, 2020). Removed: Executive Order 13936 (The President's Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization, July 14, 2020)

3 Jun 2026
OFAC

Resources added

Added: 1 regulation(s), 3 federal_register(s), 1 guidance(s), 3 report(s), 1 faq(s)

3 Jun 2026
OFAC

Restrictions removed

Removed: trade_restrictions

3 Jun 2026
OFAC

Restrictions added

Added: travel_ban

3 Jun 2026
OFAC

Legal basis updated for OFAC Hong Kong-Related Sanctions

Added: Executive Order 13936 (The President's Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization, July 14, 2020). Removed: Executive Order 13936 - The President's Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization (July 14, 2020)

2 Jun 2026
OFAC

Resources added

Added: 3 guidance(s), 3 report(s), 1 regulation(s), 3 federal_register_notice(s)

2 Jun 2026
OFAC

Legal basis updated for OFAC Hong Kong-Related Sanctions

Added: Executive Order 13936 - The President's Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization (July 14, 2020). Removed: Executive Order 13936 - The President's Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization

1 Jun 2026
OFAC

Resources added

Added: 2 advisory(s), 1 faq(s), 3 guidance(s), 3 report(s), 1 executive_order(s), 1 regulation(s), 3 federal_register_notice(s)

1 Jun 2026
OFAC

Resources added

Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 2 Advisory(s), 3 Guidance(s), 3 Report(s), 3 Federal Register Notice(s), 1 FAQ(s)

29 May 2026
OFAC

Resources added

Added: 1 regulation(s), 3 guidance(s), 3 congressional_report(s)

28 May 2026
OFAC

Target countries updated

Removed: CN

28 May 2026
OFAC

Resources added

Added: 3 guidance(s), 3 report(s), 1 regulation(s)

26 May 2026
OFAC

Target countries updated

Added: CN

26 May 2026
OFAC

Resources added

Added: 2 advisory(s), 1 executive_order(s), 1 regulation(s), 3 federal_register_notice(s), 3 guidance(s), 3 report(s)

24 May 2026
OFAC

Legal basis updated for OFAC Hong Kong-Related Sanctions

Added: Executive Order 13936 - The President's Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization. Removed: Executive Order 13936 - The President's Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization (July 14, 2020)

21 May 2026
OFAC

Resources added

Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 2 Advisory(s), 1 Interpretive Guidance(s), 3 Congressional Report(s), 3 Federal Register Notice(s), 1 FAQ(s), 2 Licensing Guidance(s)

21 May 2026
OFAC

Target countries updated

Removed: CN

21 May 2026
OFAC

Restrictions removed

Removed: travel_ban

21 May 2026
OFAC

Restrictions added

Added: trade_restrictions

21 May 2026
UK

UK arms embargo on mainland China and Hong Kong renamed

Program renamed from "UK Arms Embargo on Mainland China and Hong Kong" to "UK arms embargo on mainland China and Hong Kong"

20 May 2026
UK

Legal basis updated for UK arms embargo on mainland China and Hong Kong

Added: Sanctions Act 2018

20 May 2026
UK

Resources added

Added: 1 guidance(s)

20 May 2026
OFAC

Resources added

Added: 1 executive_order(s), 1 regulation(s), 4 guidance(s), 3 report(s), 3 federal_register_notice(s), 1 faq(s)

19 May 2026
OFAC

Target countries updated

Added: CN

19 May 2026
OFAC

Restrictions removed

Removed: trade_restrictions

19 May 2026
OFAC

Restrictions added

Added: travel_ban

19 May 2026
OFAC

Legal basis updated for OFAC Hong Kong-Related Sanctions

Added: Executive Order 13936 - The President's Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization (July 14, 2020). Removed: Executive Order 13936 - The President's Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization

18 May 2026
OFAC

Resources added

Added: 3 guidance(s), 3 report(s), 3 federal_register(s)

18 May 2026
OFAC

Target countries updated

Removed: CN

18 May 2026
OFAC

Restrictions added

Added: trade_restrictions

18 May 2026
OFAC

Legal basis updated for OFAC Hong Kong-Related Sanctions

Added: Executive Order 13936 - The President's Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization. Removed: Executive Order 13936 - The President's Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization (July 14, 2020)

17 May 2026
OFAC

Resources added

Added: 3 guidance(s), 3 report(s), 3 federal_register_notice(s)

17 May 2026
OFAC

Target countries updated

Added: CN

17 May 2026
OFAC

Restrictions removed

Removed: trade_restrictions

17 May 2026
OFAC

Resources added

Added: 1 statute(s), 1 regulation(s), 1 federal_register_notice(s), 3 report(s), 3 guidance(s), 1 faq(s), 3 recent_action(s)

14 May 2026
UK

UK Arms Embargo on Mainland China and Hong Kong renamed

Program renamed from "UK arms embargo on mainland China and Hong Kong" to "UK Arms Embargo on Mainland China and Hong Kong"

14 May 2026
UK

Legal basis updated for UK Arms Embargo on Mainland China and Hong Kong

Removed: UK arms embargo on mainland China and Hong Kong

14 May 2026
UK

Resources added

Added: 1 guidance(s)

14 May 2026
OFAC

Resources added

Added: 1 regulation(s), 3 guidance(s), 3 federal_register_notice(s), 3 report(s)

13 May 2026
OFAC

Target countries updated

Removed: CN

13 May 2026
OFAC

Restrictions added

Added: trade_restrictions

13 May 2026
UK

Legal basis updated for UK arms embargo on mainland China and Hong Kong

Added: UK arms embargo on mainland China and Hong Kong. Removed: UK arms embargo policy

13 May 2026
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