China placed seven European entities on its export control list, citing national
security and alleged concerns involved in arms sales to Taiwan. The Ministry
of Commerce said the measure, effective immediately, bans exports of Chinese
dual-use goods to the firms and halts related activity. Companies affected
include Germany’s HENSOLDT AG, a radar and sensor supplier, and Belgium’s FN
Herstal and FN Browning Group, both major small-arms manufacturers.
