Update: China adds 7 EU entities to export control list

Xinhua
24 Apr 2026, 15:45 GMT+10

BEIJING, April 24 (Xinhua) -- China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Friday that it has decided to add seven European Union (EU) entities to its export control list to safeguard national security and interests and fulfill international non-proliferation obligations.

Export operators are prohibited from exporting dual-use items to these seven entities, which are FN Herstal, Fabrique Nationale de Herstal; OMNIPOL a.s.; HENSOLDT AG; EXCALIBUR ARMY spol.s.r.o; SPACEKNOW INC., odstepny zavod s.r.o; VZLU AEROSPACE a.s.; and FN Browning, according to an announcement released by the ministry.

Overseas organizations and individuals are prohibited from transferring or providing dual-use items originating in China to these entities. Any related activities currently underway must be halted immediately, the ministry said.

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