China slaps export controls on 14 EU entities in retaliation for Russia-related sanctions
Summary
China has added 14 European companies to its export control list in response to new European Union sanctions on Chinese firms linked to Russia. China will stop these European companies from receiving certain goods from China that can be used for both civilian and military purposes.Key Facts
- China added 14 European entities to its export control list as retaliation.
- The move follows the European Union sanctioning 14 Chinese companies connected to Russia.
- China’s Commerce Ministry said exports of dual-use items to these European companies are banned.
- Dual-use items are goods that can be used in both civilian and military ways.
- Foreign companies also cannot supply these European firms with dual-use items made in China.
- The European companies affected include firms from the Czech Republic, Italy, Germany, and France.
- The EU’s sanctions target companies believed to help Russia's military efforts in Ukraine.
- China says the measures protect its national security and meet international obligations on non-proliferation.
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