China places 14 EU entities to export control list

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced on July 24 that it has placed 14 European Union entities, including Rafat S.p.A., on its export control list. The decision takes effect immediately upon publication.

According to the rules, Chinese exporters are banned from shipping dual use items to the listed entities. Overseas organizations and individuals are also prohibited from transferring or supplying dual use items of Chinese origin to these entities. Any ongoing activities involving such items must be halted at once.

If exports are deemed absolutely necessary under special circumstances, exporters must apply separately to the Ministry of Commerce for approval.

The 14 entities on China's export control list include Lafert S.p.A., Garnet S.r.l., Sindlhauser Materials GmbH, Rheinmetall AG, Antraco Chemie-Handelsgesellschaft mbH, InPACT S.A., III-V LAB, Cavok UAS, Vigo Photonics S.A., Politechnika Wroclawska, IHC Merwede Holding B.V., TATRA TRUCKS a.s., Opticoelectron Group and Ekspla UAB.