China, Shandong

China's stance: Shandong ports to block US-sanctioned tankers
The Shandong Port Group in China's Shandong Province will block tankers affected by US sanctions from using its ports. Despite its declared neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Beijing opposes sanctions on Moscow.
China Foreign Ministry Not Aware of Shandong Port Group Ban on US-Sanctioned Ships
China's foreign ministry said on Wednesday it was not aware of Shandong Port Group's decision to ban U.S.-sanctioned vessels from its network of east coast harbours. The group oversees several major terminals in the province of Shandong,
China's Shandong Port, entry point for most sanctioned oil, bans US-designated vessels
Shandong Port Group has banned U.S.-sanctioned tankers from calling into its ports in the eastern Chinese province, home to many independent refiners that are the biggest importers of oil from countries under U.
China's major ports ban entry to Moscow's 'shadow fleet' tankers – Reuters
Shandong Port Group prohibits tankers under US sanctions from entering its ports in Eastern China's province, Reuters reports. Shandong Port Group controls major ports on China's eastern coast, including Qingdao,
China's Shandong Port Group blacklists U.S. sanctioned oil vessels, say traders
China's Shandong Port Group issued a notice on Monday banning U.S. sanctioned oil vessels from its network of ports, according to three traders, potentially restricting blacklisted vessels

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