OFAC Chinese Military Companies Sanctions
OFAC Chinese Military Companies Sanctions is a sanctions program maintained by Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) targeting China. It imposes investment ban and financial restrictions.
Last updated 12 Jun 2026
Overview
Sanctions program targeting securities investments that finance certain companies of the People's Republic of China identified as Chinese military companies or part of the Chinese military-industrial complex. Maintained via the Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies (NS-CMIC) List.
Targeted country
Legal bases
- Executive Order 14032 - Addressing the Threat from Securities Investments that Finance Certain Companies of the People's Republic of China (June 03, 2021)
- Executive Order 13959 - Addressing the Threat from Securities Investments that Finance Communist Chinese Military Companies (November 12, 2020)
- International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701-1706
- National Emergencies Act (NEA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1601-1651
- 31 CFR 586 - Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Sanctions Regulations
Official resources
31 CFR 586 - Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Sanctions Regulations
Publication of Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 1, 1A, 1B, and 2
Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Sanctions Regulations
Guidance on the Provision of Certain Services Relating to the Requirements of U.S. Sanctions Laws
Guidance on OFAC Licensing Policy - Licenses for Legal Fees and Costs
Guidance On Entities Owned By Persons Whose Property And Interests In Property Are Blocked
Non-SDN CHINESE MILITARY-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX COMPANIES List (NS-CMIC LIST)
Executive Order 14032 - Addressing the Threat from Securities Investments that Finance Certain Companies of the People's Republic of China
Executive Order 13959 - Addressing the Threat from Securities Investments that Finance Communist Chinese Military Companies
Chinese Military Companies Sanctions FAQ Topic Page