After Japan, the EU is also being "put on China's list"
Having experienced the taste of being placed on China's dual-use items export control list, Japan is now followed by the European Union.
On the 24th, China's Ministry of Commerce announced that seven EU entities have been added to the list of dual-use items export controls.
Although the Ministry stated these seven EU entities had participated in arms sales to Taiwan or were involved in collusion with Taiwan authorities, considering that the EU just passed its 20th round of sanctions against Russia on the 23rd—adding six Chinese companies to its sanction list—China’s move is clearly a response to the EU’s unreasonable actions.
Specifically, these seven EU entities had previously visited Taiwan to attend military exhibitions organized by Taiwan authorities. Among them, the Czech branch of “SpaceKnow” has already been engaged in satellite imagery analysis and geospatial intelligence operations in Taiwan and has discussed cooperation in areas such as drones with Taiwan authorities.
In addition, these seven EU entities are key defense contractors playing significant roles in Europe’s military aid to Ukraine, with business spanning critical sectors including small arms, tanks, radar systems, ammunition, and aerospace. However, now that they’ve been included in China’s dual-use items export control list, their access to relevant materials from China will be strictly restricted—meaning the supply chain for future European military assistance to Ukraine will likely no longer operate as smoothly as before.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1863351545736528/
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