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China Adds 14 EU Entities to Export Control List

The measure, effective immediately, prohibits the export of dual-use items to the listed entities in chemicals, motors, and defense.

Talivio News · Global 24 July 2026, 14:20 1 min read

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China added 14 entities from the European Union to its export control list, prohibiting the export of dual-use items to them, according to an announcement by China's Ministry of Commerce on Friday.

The export control order is effective immediately, according to reports. The move came one day after the European Union added 14 Chinese and Hong Kong entities to its sanctions list.

The 14 EU entities are involved in chemicals processing, electric motors, and defense sectors, according to available information.

Updates

Update — 24 July, 14:27

The Chinese government stated that these export control measures were implemented to safeguard national security and interests, while simultaneously fulfilling international non-proliferation obligations.

Ilse Marchetti

Economics Correspondent · Talivio News

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Sources

South China Morning Post — China adds EU entities to export control list (opens in a new window) accessed 24 Jul 2026
politico.eu — China strikes back at EU sanctions targeting defense, tech firms (opens in a new window) accessed 24 Jul 2026
The New York Times — China Wields Its Rare Earth Leverage Over Europe With New Export Controls (opens in a new window) accessed 24 Jul 2026

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