China Imposes Export Controls on 14 EU Entities in Response to Sanctions

Stock News07-24

A spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce responded to a reporter's question regarding the inclusion of 14 EU entities on an export control list.

The spokesperson stated that the EU side officially launched its 21st round of sanctions against Russia, placing 14 companies from China's mainland and Hong Kong on the sanctions list. To safeguard national security and interests, and to fulfill international obligations such as non-proliferation, China has decided to place 14 EU entities, including the Rafat Group, on an export control list in response to this egregious act by the EU. This decision is made in accordance with the Export Control Law of the People's Republic of China and the Regulations on the Export Control of Dual-Use Items of the People's Republic of China.

Under the new measures, export operators are prohibited from supplying dual-use items to these entities. Additionally, foreign organizations and individuals are forbidden from transferring or providing dual-use items originating from the People's Republic of China to these listed entities. The full text of the Q&A is as follows:

The Ministry of Commerce spokesperson answered a reporter's question on the inclusion of 14 EU entities on the control list.

Question: On July 24, 2026, the Ministry of Commerce released a control list. What are the considerations behind this move?

Answer: On the evening of July 23, Beijing time, the EU side officially launched its 21st round of sanctions against Russia, placing 14 companies from China's mainland and Hong Kong on the sanctions list. To safeguard national security and interests, and to fulfill international obligations such as non-proliferation, and in response to the EU's egregious act, China has decided to place 14 EU entities, including the Rafat Group, on an export control list. This is in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, including the Export Control Law of the People's Republic of China and the Regulations on the Export Control of Dual-Use Items of the People's Republic of China. Export operators are prohibited from supplying dual-use items to these entities, and foreign organizations and individuals are forbidden from transferring or providing dual-use items originating from the People's Republic of China to these listed entities.

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