https://phys.org/news/2018-06-zte-resume-reprieve.html > The seven year ban came after US officials said ZTE had failed to take action against staff who were responsible for violating trade sanctions against Iran and North Korea. > In a statement released late Tuesday, the firm said: "Application has been made by the Company to the Stock Exchange for the resumption of trading of the H shares of the Company on the Stock Exchange with effect from 9:00 am on 13 June 2018."