China Halts Dual-Use Exports to Europe over Taiwan Arms Sales

China's Commerce Ministry has banned exports of dual-use items to seven European entities involved in arms sales to Taiwan. The entities, including Hensoldt AG and FN Browning, are listed on China's export control list. China's actions won't impact normal trade between the EU and China.

China's Commerce Ministry announced on Friday a ban on exporting dual-use items to seven European entities. This decision comes in response to the entities' involvement in arms sales to Taiwan, placing them on China's export control list.

The list includes the likes of German defense electronics firm Hensoldt AG and Belgian-based FN Browning, a defense and sporting arms manufacturer. The Ministry stated these companies have participated in arms deals with Taiwan or have allegedly colluded with the region. Taiwan's government has yet to respond to this development.

The targeted dual-use items pertain to goods, software, or technologies applicable to both civilian and military sectors, explicitly including certain rare earth elements crucial for drone and chip production. The Chinese Ministry clarified that these measures strictly target dual-use items, maintaining normal economic and trade relations with Europe.