According to a new U.S. Commerce Department notice posted online, the U.S. has placed seven China-related entities on its export control list due to concerns about national security and foreign policy. The entities are largely involved in the aerospace industry.
The seven additional entities are:
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Zhuhai Orbital Control Systems
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China Academy of Space Technology 502 Research Institute
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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation 9th Academy 771 Research Institute
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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation 9th Academy 772 Research Institute
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China Electronics Technology Group Corporation 58 Research Institute
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China Academy of Space Technology 513 Research Institute
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China Electronics Technology Group Corporation 43 Research Institute
A notice published in the Federal Register states that before exporting any goods, U.S. providers of materials or services to these organizations will need to get a license.
This is the most recent action taken by the U.S. to retaliate against an increasing number of Chinese corporations on grounds ranging from national security to human rights to the crisis in Russia and Ukraine. The U.S. added five Chinese companies to its trade blacklist in late June on the grounds that they had sent goods to Russian enterprises.
In order to boost China's attempts to modernize its military, Commerce stated the entities were listed for "acquiring and attempting to acquire U.S.-origin items in support of China's military modernization efforts." As a result of the decision, businesses are now required to get a license from U.S. authorities before providing any U.S. products or services to the entities.
Chinese officials and experts have frequently criticized the U.S. for relentlessly targeting Chinese companies under fabricated justifications and urged Washington to lift unilateral sanctions.
Zhao Lijian, a spokeswoman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, commented on the addition of five Chinese companies to the blacklist in June. She urged Washington to end its unilateral sanctions against China and vowed to protect the interests of Chinese companies. China has made strong representations to the U.S. side regarding the blacklisting of five Chinese companies for allegedly supporting Russia.
He noted that China will take the appropriate steps to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese firms and urged the U.S. to swiftly correct its errors and lift related penalties.
Additionally, the U.S. has continually taken unilateral actions to repress and contain the businesses, institutions, and people of other countries, which has made it challenging for normal economic and trade cooperation between Chinese and U.S. companies. The Chinese Commerce Ministry has repeatedly criticized this.
