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China Blacklists Seven European Firms Over Taiwan Arms Sales

4/24/2026

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China placed seven European firms on an export control list, halting dual-use shipments because of their involvement in Taiwan arms sales.
The Commerce Ministry said the ban is immediate and listed German Hensoldt, Belgian FN Browning and Czech Excalibur Army, which expects little impact while the Czech foreign minister seeks clarification.
China informed the EU through the bilateral export-control dialogue and said normal China-Europe trade will continue despite the restrictions.

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China placed seven European firms on an export control list, halting dual-use shipments because of their involvement in Taiwan arms sales.
The Commerce Ministry said the ban is immediate and listed German Hensoldt, Belgian FN Browning and Czech Excalibur Army, which expects little impact while the Czech foreign minister seeks clarification.
China informed the EU through the bilateral export-control dialogue and said normal China-Europe trade will continue despite the restrictions.