China’s Ministry of Commerce has added seven EU entities to its export control management list. This is a specific enforcement action under China’s export control regulations targeting named European entities.
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MOFCOM Order No. 1 of 2026: Decision to Cancel Counter-Measures Against Two EU Financial Institutions
China’s Ministry of Commerce issued Order No. 1 of 2026 lifting counter-measures previously imposed on two EU financial institutions. This reversal of retaliatory trade/financial restrictions signals a shift in China-EU bilateral relations. The specific institutions and original measures are referenced in the order.
MOFCOM Announcement No. 21 (2026): Blocking Order Against US Iran-Related Oil Sanctions on 5 Chinese Companies
China’s Ministry of Commerce issued a blocking order prohibiting compliance with US secondary sanctions targeting five Chinese companies over Iran-related oil trade. The measure invokes China’s blocking statute to counter extraterritorial application of US sanctions. This directly affects cross-border trade and export control enforcement between China and the US.
MOFCOM and 4 Departments Announce Adjustment to Export Control List of Precursor Chemicals to Specific Countries/Regions
China’s Ministry of Commerce and four other departments announced adjustments to the management catalog governing exports of precursor chemicals (易制毒化学品) to specific countries and regions. The notice updates the list of controlled substances subject to export licensing requirements for designated destinations.