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China Orders Banks to Halt New Loans to U.S.-Sanctioned Refineries

5/7/2026

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China’s regulator has ordered major banks to pause new financing for U.S.-sanctioned oil refiners.
The National Financial Regulatory Administration told banks to halt new yuan loans to five listed refiners, including Hengli Petrochemical.
Banks must review their exposure and business dealings with the sanctioned firms.
Existing loans to the refiners will remain in place under the current directive.

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Story summary

China’s regulator has ordered major banks to pause new financing for U.S.-sanctioned oil refiners.
The National Financial Regulatory Administration told banks to halt new yuan loans to five listed refiners, including Hengli Petrochemical.
Banks must review their exposure and business dealings with the sanctioned firms.
Existing loans to the refiners will remain in place under the current directive.