An Analysis of Regulatory Pathways for Counter-Terrorism in the Financial Sector

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jsse.202508303

Author(s)

Yaxin Liu, Wei Wang*

Affiliation(s)

School of National Security, Northwest University of Political Science and Law, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

In recent years, terrorism has gradually come into view, and the violence, fear, and insecurity it brings has had a profound impact on global society. At the same time, the background of economic globalization has created favorable conditions for the effective allocation of global resources while also facilitating the financing of terrorism. In order to fully implement the national security concept and adhere to the overall national security concept, this paper, based on data statistics and literature, analyzes the limitations of China's current financial counter-terrorism process and attempts to explore feasible regulatory paths in five aspects: international cooperation, legal system, strengthened supervision, sanctions, and livelihood protection. This aims to deepen public awareness of financial counter-terrorism, guide society in jointly maintaining financial order and national security, and promote peaceful development.

Keywords

Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorism Financing, Financial-Related, Targeted Financial Sanctions

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