China Bans Exports of Dual-Use Goods to 28 US Defense Companies Including Boeing

The Chinese government has banned the export of dual-use goods from its companies to 28 U.S. defense firms, including Boeing and Lockheed Martin.

Dual-use goods are items that can be used for both military and civilian purposes.

On the 2nd, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced on its website that it has added 28 U.S.-based companies, including General Dynamics, L3Harris, Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Missiles & Defense, Intercoastal Electronics, and Systems Studies & Simulation, to its export control list.

China's sanctions will officially take effect from this day.

The Ministry of Commerce stated, "Exports of dual-use goods to the above 28 U.S. entities are prohibited, and ongoing exports must be immediately halted. In special circumstances where exports are absolutely necessary, exporters must submit an application to the Ministry of Commerce."

The Ministry did not specify which particular goods are subject to export restrictions.

Additionally, the Ministry of Commerce announced that its 'Unreliable Entities List Mechanism' has included five Lockheed Martin subsidiaries, Raytheon, General Dynamics, and ten other U.S. companies on the list as of today.

These companies are known to have been involved in arms sales to Taiwan.

The Ministry plans to prohibit these companies from engaging in exports and imports related to China, making new investments within China, and granting entry, work permits, or residence to senior executives in China.

A spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce pointed out, "Over recent years, despite strong opposition from China, these 10 companies have participated in arms exports to Taiwan and engaged in so-called 'military technology cooperation,' seriously undermining China's national sovereignty and territorial integrity."

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