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China's Ministry of Commerce announced today that it has added 14 foreign entities, most of them based in the United States, to its "unreliable entity list" and subject them to new trade restrictions.
According to the official statement, some of these organizations were allegedly involved in providing anti-mine or anti-drone technologies to Taiwan, which China considers a threat to its security. The companies already listed face bans on trade, investment, and cooperation with Chinese entities, as well as possible sanctions on their operations within the country.
The measure comes in parallel with other moves by Beijing to strengthen export controls, including tighter restrictions on rare earths and sensitive technologies. Analysts interpret the step as a strategic move by China to exert diplomatic pressure amid tensions with the US and ahead of a possible meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
Expected repercussions
- Affected U.S. entities could face restrictions on exporting sensitive goods to China, as well as financial or regulatory sanctions.
- This action intensifies the climate of mistrust between the two powers, adding a new dimension to technological and commercial competition.
- Global companies linked to defense technologies, drones, and semiconductor intelligence will be targeted, potentially disrupting supply chains.
- There could be a diplomatic or trade response from the US, as well as greater efforts to diversify technology suppliers away from China.
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