BEIJING, July 24, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - China banned exports of products with the 
potential for dual civilian and military uses to 14 EU companies on Friday, 
citing national security concerns.

"In order to safeguard national security and national interests... China has 
decided to place 14 EU entities including Lafert Group on its export control 
list," the Chinese commerce ministry said in a statement.

The ban, which takes effect from Friday, will "prohibit exporters from 
exporting dual-use items to the above-mentioned entities", it added.