The EU sanctions multiple Chinese enterprises, adding them to the list; China adds 7 EU entities to its export control list
On Thursday, European Council President Costa stated that the EU has approved a €90 billion loan to Ukraine and adopted the 20th round of sanctions against Russia. This 20th round is the largest in two years, including the addition of 120 individuals and entities to the sanctions list and 36 new restrictive measures targeting Russian oil exploration, extraction, refining, and transportation sectors. Documents published in the Official Journal of the European Union indicate that six Chinese companies and one natural person have been added to the 20th round of sanctions against Russia.
According to the European Council’s briefing on Thursday, this round of sanctions further restricts Russia’s military-industrial complex by placing 58 companies and related individuals involved in the research and manufacturing of military drones and other defense products on the sanctions list. In addition to prohibiting Russian defense firms from accessing valuable EU technologies, this measure aims to address Russia's reliance on critical high-tech products from third countries.
Specifically, the EU has added 16 entities located in China, the United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Belarus to the sanctions list, as these entities previously supplied dual-use goods or weapon systems to Russia’s military-industrial complex.
The European Council noted that an additional 60 entities will face stricter export restrictions, targeting products that contribute to technological advancement within Russia’s defense sector. Some of these entities are located in third countries outside Russia, such as China (including Hong Kong), Turkey, and the UAE.
On Friday, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced via official notice that it has included seven EU entities, including Herstal Company, in its export control restricted list, implementing the following measures: "First, prohibit export operators from supplying dual-use items to the aforementioned seven entities; prohibit foreign organizations and individuals from transferring or providing dual-use items originating from the People's Republic of China to these seven entities. Any ongoing activities must be immediately halted. Second, under special circumstances where export is necessary, export operators must apply to the Ministry of Commerce."
The spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, responding to questions, stated: "Before the announcement of these measures, China had already informed the EU through the bilateral export control dialogue mechanism about the relevant situation. It should be emphasized that China's legally mandated listing targets only a small number of EU entities involved in military-related activities. These entities had previously participated in arms sales to Taiwan or engaged in collusion with Taiwan. The measures apply solely to dual-use items and will not affect normal Sino-European economic and trade cooperation. EU entities that act honestly and abide by laws and regulations need not worry at all." The seven EU entities placed on China’s export control restricted list include companies from Belgium, the Czech Republic, and Germany.
Source: rfi
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