China imposes export ban on dual-use materials to 14 European entities - Sarmad

China announced on Friday that it had imposed export restrictions on products that could be used for both civilian and military purposes on 14 entities in the European Union, a move it described as aimed at safeguarding national security and interests.

Xinhua News Agency reported that the Ministry of Commerce decided to add the 14 EU entities to its export control list for dual-use items, in response to the EU’s announcement the previous day of sanctions against 14 Chinese entities, including companies in Hong Kong, over allegations of supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine.

The ministry clarified that this step aims to protect national security and interests and to fulfill China’s international obligations regarding the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons.