The U.S. is criticized by China for including companies in its export control list due to suspected assistance to the Russian military.

• On Sunday, China pledged to respond to the U.S.'s decision to add some Chinese companies to its export control list.
• The U.S. move, as stated by a spokesperson from China's Ministry of Commerce, "undermines the international trade order and rules" and has a negative impact on the "security and stability of global industrial and supply chains."
• The U.S. announced on Friday that it was imposing additional restrictions on Russia's military by adding entities from China, Russia, and other countries. This move comes as the Kremlin continues its war on Ukraine.

On Sunday, China stated its opposition to the U.S. decision to add multiple Chinese entities to its export control list, which aims to limit Russia's access to advanced U.S. technology needed for its weapons.

The move by the United States to impose sanctions on Chinese individuals and entities is a typical act of unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction, according to a spokesperson from China's Ministry of Commerce.

The spokesperson stated that Beijing will protect the rights and interests of Chinese companies, as the act threatens the international trade order and rules and harms the security and stability of global industrial and supply chains.

The U.S. announced on Friday that it is tightening export controls to limit the supply of both U.S.-origin and 'U.S. branded' items to Russia and Belarus in response to the Kremlin's illegal war on Ukraine.

In China, Russia, Türkiye, Iran, and Cyprus, a total of 123 entities were added to the list, with 42 entities located in China.

Certain technologies and goods are subject to export restrictions and licensing requirements for firms on the "Entity List."

Alan Estevez, the Undersecretary of Commerce for Industry and Security, stated that we will maintain our multilateral approach to tackle this issue and employ all available resources to hinder Russia from obtaining access to the advanced U.S. technology required for its weapons.

The U.S. added four "high-diversion risk addresses" in Hong Kong and Türkiye to the Entity List, requiring parties using those addresses to obtain a license for transactions.

In February, the Biden administration imposed trade restrictions on 93 entities from Russia, China, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, Kyrgyzstan, India, and South Korea, accusing them of supporting Russia's war effort in Ukraine.

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative launched an investigation into China's maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding industries in April, accusing Beijing of employing "unfair, non-market policies and practices" to control these sectors.