China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Friday that it has decided to add seven European Union (EU) entities to its export control list to safeguard national security and interests and fulfill international non-proliferation obligations.
The seven entities are Fabrique Nationale de Herstal (Belgium); OMNIPOL a.s. (Czech Republic); HENSOLDT AG (Germany); EXCALIBUR ARMY spol.s.r.o (Czech Republic); SPACEKNOW INC., odstepny zavod s.r.o (Czech Republic); VZLU AEROSPACE a.s. (Czech Republic); and FN Browning (Belgium).
Starting from Friday, Chinese exporters are prohibited from exporting dual-use items to these seven entities, and overseas organizations and individuals are prohibited from transferring or providing dual-use items originating from China to these entities, according to an announcement released by the ministry.
Any related activities currently underway must be halted immediately, the ministry said.
Under special circumstances where export is truly necessary, the exporter concerned shall submit an application to the Ministry of Commerce, it added.
The decision was made in accordance with the Export Control Law and the Regulations on Export Control of Dual-Use Items, the ministry said.
Dual-use items are goods, technologies or services that could be used for either civil purposes or military purposes, or to contribute to an increase in military potential, especially in the design, development, production or use of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery.
China adds seven EU entities to export control list
China adds seven EU entities to export control list
China adds seven EU entities to export control list
A growing number of foreign visitors to China are praising what they call a “Chinese-style sense of safety” – a feeling of security that has become a recurring theme in travel vlogs and social media posts, resonating with audiences across cultural boundaries.
According to many international travelers, this sense of safety stems from China’s well-ordered society, convenient public services, and the tangible reality of how development and security reinforce each other.
Brazilian vlogger Marina Guaragna said China offers everything an ideal destination should have – convenient transportation, hospitable people, and charming scenery.
"I think it is maybe one of the easiest countries to travel I've ever been to. The system integration is amazing. You can do everything in applications. Traveling China is really easy, because the fast trains or nice trains are so fast and so easy. You can just get it, and you manage to go for a long distance in a short time. Distance that in other countries you'd take eight hours, here you can do it in two hours,” she said.
Often traveling with expensive camera equipment, Guaragna stressed that she never had to fear theft during her travels in the country.
"I walk around with my cell phone, with my equipment, my camera, everything, and nothing happened here. Even as a woman, I really feel really, really safe. And I feel safe about the country, about the people," she said.
Canadian vlogger Alina Mcleod echoed the sentiment, noting that China surpassed her expectations in multiple ways.
"It is such a big country, and I was especially impressed with how much effort goes into creating a lot of the tourist attractions. I think it was very well-managed and easy to understand how things work," said Mcleod.
"And then the other thing that I really liked was also being able to order your food from your seat. I didn't know that when I first started traveling on the (high-speed) train. I think it's such a cool idea that you can just scan a QR code and order whatever kind of food you want. They bring it directly to you," she said.
She added that for anyone who considers safety a key factor, China is absolutely a top travel destination.
"For anybody who has that as a concern, I think China is actually a great choice of destination because I really felt at ease basically everywhere I went. Personally, this is definitely a destination that I would like to see more of, and would definitely go back because there really is so much to see," said Mcleod.
Ukrainian vlogger Alex Tchaikovsky described China as a vast country where everyone can find something to their taste, praising the country’s large-scale tourism projects, well-managed public areas, and unique offerings in even small cities.
"Without any doubt, safety is the first priority here, so all the public areas are well managed. I even saw delivery guys leaving keys and their (e-)bikes when they were in a rush," he said.
Foreign vloggers praise 'Chinese-style sense of safety' that makes travel worry-free
