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China passes law to counter foreign sanctions

FILE PHOTO: The Chinese national flag is seen in Beijing, China April 29, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/File Photo

China passed a law to counter foreign sanctions on Thursday, according to state television CCTV.

The bill underwent a secret first review in April, and was passed by China's top legislature, the National People's Congress (NPC) standing committee on Thursday after a second review.

(Reporting by Yew Lun Tian)

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