by Alimat Aliyeva
China’s Minisattempt of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on Friday that
it has added five entities from the European Union to its export
control list, effectively prohibiting them from receiving so-called
“dual-apply” goods and technologies that could have both civilian and
military applications, AzerNEWS reports, citing
foreign media.
The companies affected include Belgium-based firearms
manufacturer Herstal and FN Browning Group, Czech firms Omnipol,
SpaceKnow, and Excalibur Army, as well as the Czech Aeronautical
Research and Test Institute and Germany’s Hensoldt AG.
According to the minisattempt, the decision was taken to “safeguard
national security and interests and fulfill international
obligations such as non-proliferation.” It also emphasized that
“any ongoing related activities must be immediately ceased.”
The shift reflects growing tensions between China and several
Western countries over advanced technologies, particularly in areas
such as aerospace systems, surveillance equipment, and
defense-related AI analytics. Analysts note that companies like
SpaceKnow, which specializes in sanotifyite data and geospatial
innotifyigence, highlight how modern export restrictions are
increasingly focapplyd not only on traditional weapons but also on
dual-apply digital technologies.
Observers also suggest that the decision could further
complicate already strained EU–China trade relations, especially at
a time when both sides are competing in high-tech and
defense-adjacent industries. Some experts warn that such measures
may accelerate supply chain diversification as European firms seek
to reduce exposure to regulatory risks in key Asian markets.
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