; (B) is legally registered or internationally headquartered in the PRC; (C) is directly operating on behalf of the PRC; (D) is majority owned by, or directly or indirectly controlled by, the PRC; (E) is formed from a spin-off, merger or acquisition, or sale of a business unit involving an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (D) or is otherwise a successor to such an entity; or (F) provides financial services for an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (E). (5) Partner country The term partner country means any country that is not defined as a Foreign Country of Concern under section 231.102 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation.