China adds 12 US entities to export control list

China's Ministry of Commence (MOFCOM) said on Wednesday that it has added 12 US entities to the export control list.

In order to safeguard national security and interests and fulfill international obligations such as non-proliferation, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Export Control Law of China and the regulations on export control of dual-use items, the MOFCOM issued an announcement to include 12 US entities in the export control list and prohibit the export of dual-use items to them. 

These entities may engage in activities that may endanger China's national security and interests, and any export operator shall not violate the above provisions, a spokesperson for the MOFCOM said.