China strongly opposes the U.S. decision to add multiple Chinese entities to its export control list in an effort to further restrict Russia’s access to advanced U.S. technology needed for its weapons. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce called this move a unilateral sanction that undermines international trade order and stability. The U.S. has added a total of 123 entities to the list, including those from China, Russia, Türkiye, Iran, and Cyprus. These entities will face export restrictions and licensing requirements for certain technologies and goods. The U.S. is tightening export controls to limit the supply of items to Russia and Belarus for their actions in Ukraine. The Biden administration has imposed trade restrictions on entities from various countries for allegedly supporting Russia’s war effort in Ukraine. Additionally, the U.S. has initiated a probe into China’s maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding industries, accusing Beijing of using unfair practices to dominate these sectors. Alan Estevez, Undersecretary of Commerce for Industry and Security, stated that the U.S. will use every tool available to prevent Russia from accessing advanced U.S. technology. Shell companies in Hong Kong and Türkiye have also been added to the Entity List to prevent diversion. Overall, the U.S. is taking a multilateral approach to address the issue and protect its national security interests.
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