Beijing has vowed to take “necessary measures” against the United States following the Biden administration’s recent sanctions on dozens of Chinese companies accused of aiding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
In a statement on Sunday, a spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Commerce condemned the U.S. for adding Chinese entities to its export control list.
“China firmly opposes the inclusion of Chinese companies in this list,” the spokesperson said. “These U.S. actions represent unilateral sanctions and ‘long-arm jurisdiction,’ which disrupt international trade, undermine global trade rules, and jeopardize the security and stability of global supply chains.”
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The statement urged the U.S. to “immediately cease its erroneous practices,” warning that China would take steps to “resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises.”
The Biden administration announced on Friday that it had added 123 entities, including 42 Chinese companies, to its export control list. These companies were accused of sending U.S.-origin and U.S.-branded products to Russia, allegedly assisting Russia’s war effort in Ukraine, which began on February 24, 2022.
Officials from the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security characterized these entities as shell companies and transshippers profiting from Russia’s war.
“The fact that nearly half of these parties are located outside Russia should be a clear warning: whether you’re in China or Türkiye, if you send critical items to Russia, you risk being added to the BIS Entity List,” Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Enforcement Matthew Axelrod said in a statement.
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The Commerce Department’s move coincided with additional sanctions from the U.S. Treasury and State Departments, targeting nearly 400 individuals and entities in Russia and other countries, including China.
This latest round of sanctions follows a similar action in February, when the Biden administration added 93 entities, including eight in China, to the export control list. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, more than 1,056 entities have been placed on the list in response to the war.
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