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UK-HMTorganizationThe Cyber (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020Asset freezeDirector Disqualification Sanction

Is Tianjin Huaying Haitai Science and Technology Development Co. Ltd on a sanctions list?

Yes. Tianjin Huaying Haitai Science and Technology Development Co. Ltd appears on the UK Sanctions List maintained by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK). Listed on 12/31/2020.

Remarks

Huaying Haitai, known in cyber security circles as APT10 (Advanced Persistent Threat 10), Red Apollo, CVNX, Stone Panda, MenuPass and Potassium, was involved in relevant cyber activity Operation Cloud Hopper, one of the most significant and widespread cyber instructions to date. They conducted data interference through the theft of intellectual property and sensitive commercial data over many years. Huaying Haitai targeted companies across six continents and sectors banking and finance, government, aviation, space, and satellite technology, manufacturing technology, medical, oil and gas, mining, communications technology, computer processing technology, and defence technology. This activity undermined the prosperity of the United Kingdom and countries other than the United Kingdom — The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.

Aliases (7)
APT10·akaCVNX·akaHaitai Technology Development Co. Ltd·akaMenuPass·akaPotassium·akaRed Apollo·akaStone Panda·aka

What does inclusion on UK-HMT mean?

Inclusion on the UK Sanctions List, published by the FCDO and enforced by OFSI, means UK persons are required to freeze the listed party's assets and refrain from making funds or economic resources available, under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018.

This explainer is informational only, is not legal advice, and does not describe the full scope of any restriction. Always verify against the primary source and consult qualified counsel.

Frequently asked

Is Tianjin Huaying Haitai Science and Technology Development Co. Ltd on a sanctions list?
Yes — indexed by Kleerance as appearing on the UK Sanctions List published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Always confirm against the primary source before acting.
How current is this record?
Kleerance re-checks the source every six hours. This page reflects the most recent ingested version of the list. The publishing authority's listing date on record is 12/31/2020.
Where can I verify this record?
Directly at the publishing authority: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml.