China Criticizes US Entity List Additions for Microelectronics Exports to Russia

The U.S. decision to add 49 entities, mostly from China, to its Entity List for exporting microelectronics to Russian consignees linked to the Russian defense sector is a "typical act of economic coercion," China's Ministry of Commerce said last week, according to an unofficial translation. The ministry said it opposed the additions, which took effect Oct. 6 (see 2310060044). China called for the immediate cessation of the listings, noting it will take "all necessary measures to resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises."