US Executive Order prohibits investments in companies linked to China military

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US Executive Order prohibits investments in companies linked to China military Michael O'Kane The Trump administration has issued an Executive Order , “Addressing the Threat from Securities Investments that Finance Communist Chinese Military Companies”, which will come into force at 09:30 EST on 11 January 2021 . According to a statement by National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien, the purpose of the E.O. is to prevent investors from “unintentionally providing capital that goes to enhancing the capabilities of the People’s Liberation Army [and China’s] intelligence services”. The E.O. prohibits US persons from purchasing or investing in any securities, including stocks, shares,...