China Imposes New Export Restrictions on 10 US Firms in Response to Washington's Blacklist

The move comes one month after a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, during which both sides agreed to work toward reducing tariffs despite continuing disagreements over technology and defense issues.

Recently, the United States added 80 Chinese companies and affiliated entities to a new blacklist, alleging that they provide support to China's military. The list reportedly includes major technology firms such as Alibaba, Baidu, and electric vehicle manufacturer BYD.

In response, China's Ministry of Commerce said the new export control measures were a direct reaction to Washington's expansion of its "Chinese military companies" list. Beijing maintained that the restrictions were necessary to safeguard national security.

Among the US firms affected by the new measures are Avox Systems, Oshkosh Defense, MP Materials, and USA Rare Earth.

According to the ministry, Chinese exporters are now prohibited from supplying dual-use goods—items that can serve both civilian and military purposes—to the listed companies. Any ongoing export activities involving those firms must be halted immediately.

The ministry further stated that the restrictions would also apply to organizations or individuals in any country or region that transfer or supply China-origin dual-use products to the sanctioned entities.

Separately, China's Ministry of Finance announced that government procurement agencies will no longer be permitted to purchase products manufactured by 46 US companies. The list includes major defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin, RTX (Raytheon), and Boeing Defense, Space & Security.

Other prominent US military and aerospace contractors, including General Dynamics and Anduril Industries, have also been targeted by the new measures. However, the Finance Ministry clarified that US-invested companies operating in China would be exempt from the procurement ban.

The new restrictions are scheduled to take effect on Monday.

China had previously sanctioned many of these companies and their affiliates over arms sales to Taiwan during 2024 and 2025.

Meanwhile, tensions between Beijing and Washington continue to rise over Taiwan. China considers the self-governed island part of its territory and has not ruled out the use of force to achieve reunification. The United States, on the other hand, has continued to support Taiwan's defense capabilities.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently stated that a proposed $14 billion arms package for Taiwan is currently under review. Although President Trump sought to portray bilateral relations as stable following his meeting with Xi in May, strategic rivalry and security disputes between the world's two largest economies remain unresolved.