EU blacklisted 14 Chinese enterprises day before in Russia sanctions
The Commerce Ministry’s statement said Chinese companies will not be allowed to export dual-use items — which can be used for both civilian and military purposes — to the 14 European organizations. The order also prohibits foreign companies from supplying the blacklisted entities with dual-use items manufactured in China.
The affected European companies include Czech vehicle manufacturer Tatra Trucks, Italian electric motor maker Lafert SpA, German manufacturer Sindlhauser Materials GmbH, and French drone manufacturer Cavok UAS.
A Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesperson said the measures were taken in retaliation for the EU on Thursday adding 14 mainland Chinese and Hong Kong enterprises to its latest list of sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine.