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China Denounces Recent Additions of Chinese Companies to Entity List

China condemned the recent U.S. inclusion of 12 Chinese companies on the Entity List for their aid to Russia's war against Ukraine. All 12 companies were accused of backing Russia's military or defense industrial base (see 2304120039). A spokesperson for…

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China's Ministry of Commerce said the U.S. has no basis in international law to carry out the sanctions, and the move is a "typical unilateral sanction" that damages the legitimate rights of Chinese companies, according to an unofficial translation. The spokesperson called for the immediate cessation of the sanctions, adding that China will safeguard the interests of its companies.