十余家中国实体被纳入名单！欧盟制裁风暴再升级

Core Points - The European Union (EU) is moving towards a more aggressive stance against Russia, aiming to ban imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia by 2027 under pressure from the United States [1] - The EU Commission has proposed a new round of sanctions that includes unprecedented measures targeting various sectors, including energy, finance, and technology, with a focus on energy [1][2] - The sanctions will also affect Chinese entities, with around 12 Chinese firms potentially facing restrictions on trade with EU companies [5] Energy Sector - The proposed sanctions include a complete ban on importing Russian LNG and a reduction of the price cap on Russian crude oil to $47.6 per barrel [1] - The EU plans to impose sanctions on 118 vessels of Russia's "shadow fleet," increasing the total number of sanctioned Russian ships to over 560 [2] Financial and Technological Measures - The sanctions will expand the trading ban on Russian banks within Russia and third countries, and for the first time, will include restrictions on cryptocurrency platforms to prevent sanction evasion [2] - New direct export restrictions on military goods and technology are also proposed, with 45 Russian and third-country companies set to be added to the sanctions list [2] Impact on Chinese Entities - The EU has prepared a sanctions list that includes approximately 12 Chinese entities, which would prohibit EU companies from engaging in any business with them [5] - Two Chinese petrochemical companies are also facing a complete trading ban with EU companies regarding oil and gas [5] Internal EU Disagreements - There are significant divisions within the EU regarding the sanctions, particularly from Hungary, which opposes the early cessation of Russian fossil fuel imports due to concerns over national energy security [6] - The approval of the sanctions requires unanimous consent from all 27 EU member states, and Hungary's energy security concerns may pose a significant obstacle [6]