NEW YORK: The US Securities and Exchange Commission will not process registrations of securities by Chinese companies unless they provide disclosures on the implications of a new regulatory crackdown by Beijing and other risks, the agency said on Friday, confirming a report by Reuters. In a statement, SEC Chair Gary Gensler said he had also asked staff to “engage in targeted additional reviews of filings for companies with significant China-based operations.” The development underscores US policymakers’ concerns that Chinese companies are systematically flouting US rules that require public companies to disclose to investors a range of potential risks to their…