China places 14 EU entities on export control list

China has placed 14 European Union entities on its export control list, banning the export of dual-use items to them, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on July 24.

The measures take effect immediately. Export operators are prohibited from supplying the listed entities with dual-use items, while overseas organisations and individuals are also barred from transferring or providing China-origin dual-use items to them. Any ongoing activities covered by the restrictions must be halted, MOFCOM said, Caliber.Az reports per foreign media.

The entities include companies and organisations from Italy, Germany, France, Poland, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Lithuania.

The ministry said the decision was made to safeguard China’s national security and interests and fulfil its international non-proliferation obligations.

The move came after the EU announced its 21st round of sanctions against Russia, which included 14 companies from mainland China and Hong Kong.

“China has decided, in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, including the Export Control Law of China and the Regulations of China on Export Control of Dual Use Items, to place 14 EU entities on its export control list,” a MOFCOM spokesperson said.

By Sabina Mammadli