According to the Commerce Department, the United States has accused five Chinese companies of violating sanctions against Russia by continuing to support Russian troops, and has taken steps this week to prevent the purchase of US technology.
In response to the Ukrainian invasion, US authorities have enacted drastic sanctions and export restrictions this year banning the sale of certain high-tech products, including advanced semiconductors, to Russia and Belarus. The Addition of Chinese companies to the export ban list Shows that the Biden administration is willing to enforce sanctions and may increase tensions with China over its relationship with Moscow.
Companies added to the list on Tuesday are Connec Electronic, King Pai Technology, SiNno Electronics, Winninc Electronic, and WorldJetta Logistics. The Ministry of Commerce said these companies continue to support Russia’s military and defense industry base, and its activities “contrary to the interests of US national security and foreign policy.”
“The United States and our allies and partners continue to reject the techniques and items that Russian troops need to carry out their atrocities from any source that seeks to supply them, wherever they are, Ukraine. We will continue to show our common determination on behalf of Matthew S. Axelrod, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Execution, said in a statement.
The Commerce Department has not disclosed the specific nature of the breach and has not accused the Chinese government of violating US sanctions. China is buying Russian oil as the US and Europe cut back on purchases, but US officials have said they have so far adhered to sanctions imposed since February.
The addition of Chinese companies to the export ban list follows a warning from Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, which could essentially shut down Chinese companies that oppose US restrictions on exports to Russia in March. Said. Companies that produce technologies such as microchips made from American equipment and software can malfunction when they are added to the US “Entity List.”
The Chinese embassy in Washington said on Wednesday that China and Russia maintain normal energy and trade cooperation, and that China will take the necessary steps to protect corporate rights.
“The one-sided sanctions that the United States imposes on other countries in accordance with domestic law and the so-called“ long-arm doctrine ”are contrary to the basic norms governing international law and relations,” said Xiao Hae-sung, the representative of the embassy. “.
