China imposes export controls on 14 EU entities in retaliation for Russia sanctions

China announced it is placing 14 European entities on an export control list, a retaliatory move against the European Union's recent sanctions targeting Chinese companies involved with Russia.

The Ministry of Commerce stated that Chinese firms are prohibited from exporting dual-use items, those with both civilian and military applications, to these 14 European organizations. Furthermore, foreign companies are barred from supplying these entities with Chinese-made dual-use goods. Among the affected European companies are Czech manufacturer Tatra Trucks, Italian electric motor producer Lafert SpA, German firm Sindlhauser Materials GmbH, and French drone maker Cavok UAS.

A spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce explained that these actions are a direct response to the EU's decision to sanction 14 companies from mainland China and Hong Kong as part of its latest round of measures against Russia for its war in Ukraine. The spokesperson asserted that China's measures are intended "to safeguard national security and interests, and fulfill international obligations such as non-proliferation, in response to the atrocious measures of the European Union."

The EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia includes measures targeting banks, cryptocurrency firms, and military equipment manufacturers. Notably, the EU's sanctions list also includes entities from countries like China, India, and Turkey, which are accused of supplying Russia with dual-use goods and technology.

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safeguard national security and interests, and fulfill international obligations such as non-proliferation, in response to the atrocious measures of the European Union