Chinese state media have interpreted the Chinese government's export control measures against ten U.S. companies as a response targeting the U.S. arms sales network to Taiwan.
The Global Times reported on June 23 that the Chinese Ministry of Commerce added these ten U.S. companies to its export control list the previous day, noting their involvement in defense-related fields such as drone systems, military sensors and radars, underwater equipment, aerospace technology, and strategic resources.
Military expert Zhang Junsheng told the Global Times, "Although the ministry's document does not explicitly mention Taiwan-related activities, the targeted companies are deeply involved in Taiwan-related issues and play a crucial role in the U.S. arms sales network to Taiwan. These companies not only sell military drones and other weapons directly to Taiwan but also maintain close military ties with Taiwanese authorities and transfer military equipment production technology."
Zhang emphasized that these activities undermine China's national security and core interests, inciting provocations from Taiwan's independence forces. He stated, "China's control measures are entirely justified and necessary."
He added, "This action aims to completely block external forces from providing material and technical support to Taiwan's independence separatist forces and to safeguard China's core interests regarding Taiwan."
The Global Times analyzed that this measure targets the entire supply chain supporting arms sales to Taiwan.
Earlier, the Ministry of Commerce had added U.S. companies including Aevex, Red Cat Holdings, Tildrones, IMSAR, Ziya Robotics, VolAerospace & Technologies, Oshkosh Defense, L3 Harris Maritime Services, MP Materials, and USA Rare Earths to the export control list.
The ministry announced a ban on the export of dual-use items to these companies and ordered an immediate halt to ongoing related export activities.
According to the ministry, exporters are prohibited from exporting dual-use items to these companies, and institutions and individuals from all countries and regions are also barred from transferring or providing Chinese dual-use items to them. Special approvals from the ministry are required for any exceptional needs.
The export control list also includes U.S. rare earth companies. The Global Times noted that as the U.S. pushes to build a supply chain for critical minerals to support advanced manufacturing and defense industries, China is now targeting U.S. rare earth companies.
Zhang stated, "By selling fighter jets, missiles, and drones produced using rare earths to Taiwan, the U.S. is jeopardizing China's national security. Controlling U.S. rare earth companies will weaken the foundation supporting U.S. arms sales to Taiwan from the upstream stage of the industrial chain."
Li Haidong, a professor at the China Foreign Affairs University, told the Global Times, "China will take all possible measures to thoroughly weaken and strike U.S. companies that recklessly arm Taiwan."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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