China: Commerce Ministry added 11 companies including Skydio and BRINC Drones to unreliable entity list over military technology sales to Taiwan

On 5 April 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce issued an order listing 11 companies, including Skydio and BRINC Drones, on its unreliable entity list. The companies are described as having engaged in military technology cooperation with Taiwan, which, according to the Ministry, affects China’s national sovereignty, security, and development interests. The designation places the firms under measures pursuant to China’s unreliable entity framework. The Ministry stated that the measure applies to foreign entities identified as relevant to national security considerations.