S. 2657: Severing Technology Transfer Operations and Partnerships between China and Russia Act of 2025

The bill titled "Severing Technology Transfer Operations and Partnerships between China and Russia Act of 2025" aims to impose sanctions related to the support of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for Russia, particularly in the context of its military and defense activities in relation to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Below are the key elements of what the bill proposes:

Key Objectives

• To address and limit the support provided by China to the Russian defense industrial base.
• To ensure U.S. national security by imposing measures to block material and financial resources that aid Russia's military operations against Ukraine.

Sanction Provisions

• The bill mandates the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons who are either citizens of China or under Chinese control and who provide goods or services to Russia’s military. This includes items such as military machinery, maintenance services, lubricants, and advanced sensors.
• Sanctions can include blocking property and interests in property of these foreign persons that are located within the U.S. or under the jurisdiction of U.S. persons.
• Individuals identified under these sanctions would also be ineligible for entry into the U.S. and would have any existing visas revoked.

Assessment and Reporting

• Within 90 days after the bill's enactment, the President is required to report to Congress on entities in China engaged in activities deemed harmful, and if applicable, sanction those entities.
• The Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury are mandated to develop and report a strategy for coordinated action with U.S. allies to address China's support for Russia.

Exceptions and Waivers

• The bill outlines certain exceptions for intelligence and law enforcement activities, as well as the fulfillment of international obligations.
• The President may also offer waivers for sanctions for up to 90 days if it's determined to be in the national interest of the U.S.

Entities Specified for Sanctions

• The bill includes provisions for assessing major Chinese state-owned enterprises that engage in weapons manufacturing, including:
  • China North Industries Group Corporation
  • Aviation Industry Corporation of China
  • China Electronics Technology Group Corporation
  • China South Industries Group Corporation
  • China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation
  • China General Nuclear Power Group
  • China National Nuclear Corporation
  • China State Shipbuilding Corporation

Relevant Companies

• China National Nuclear Corporation - May face sanctions affecting their operations and financial dealings with the U.S.
• Aviation Industry Corporation of China - Likely to be impacted by sanctions due to its involvement in military exports.
• China National Offshore Oil Corporation - Could be affected as part of broader sanctions tied to national security concerns.
• China South Industries Group Corporation - As a defense contractor, it may encounter sanctions linked to arms sales to Russia.