China Blasts US Entity List Additions

China condemned the Treasury Department's additions of 28 entities, including various Chinese entities, on the Entity List for their acts violating U.S. national security. The U.S. "abuses unilateral sanctions" to undercut international trade rules, hinder normal trade exchanges and curb the "legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies," the Ministry of Commerce said, according to an unofficial translation.

China said it will take the necessary steps to "resolutely safeguard its legitimate rights and interests."

The Bureau of Industry and Security added the entities this week pursuant to the national security or foreign policy interests of the U.S. (see 2309250033). The additions come from China, Finland, Germany, Oman, Pakistan, Russia and the United Arab Emirates.