China: Ministry of Commerce adopted export control order on 16 US companies for dual-use restrictions (Announcement No. 21 of 2025)

On 4 April 2025, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce implemented an export control order applicable to 16 US companies. The order prohibits the export of dual-use items to the listed entities, aiming to protect national security and comply with international non-proliferation obligations. In special circumstances where exports are necessary, exporters must apply to the Ministry of Commerce for authorisation. The companies added to the list are High Point Aerotechnologies, Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc., Source Intelligence, Inc., Coalition For A Prosperous America, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Edge Autonomy Operations LLC, Cyberlux Corporation, Hudson Technologies Co., Saronic Technologies, Inc., Oceaneering International, Inc., Stick Rudder Enterprises LLC, Cubic Corporation, S3 AeroDefense, TCOM, Limited Partnership, TextOre, and ACT1 Federal.