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 3 Aug 2026
Overview
Sanctions program addressing the threat from securities investments that finance certain companies of the People's Republic of China associated with the Chinese military-industrial complex. The program maintains a Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies (NS-CMIC) List and restricts U.S. persons from investing in publicly traded securities of designated companies.
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
Guidance on the Provision of Certain Services Relating to the Requirements of U.S. Sanctions Laws
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
Chinese Military Companies Sanctions FAQ Topic Page
Executive Order 13959 - Addressing the Threat from Securities Investments that Finance Communist Chinese Military Companies
Executive Order 14032 - Addressing the Threat from Securities Investments that Finance Certain Companies of the People's Republic of China
Guidance On Entities Owned By Persons Whose Property And Interests In Property Are Blocked
Licenses for Legal Fees and Costs - Guidance on the Release of Limited Amounts of Blocked Funds for Payment of Legal Fees and Costs
Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies (NS-CMIC) List