- China added 14 European entities to its export-control list, blocking exports of "dual-use" items (civilian goods that can be used militarily) to those firms and barring foreign companies from supplying China-made dual-use goods to them.
- Notable names hit include Czech truckmaker Tatra Trucks, Italian electric motor maker Lafert SpA, German Sindlhauser Materials and French drone maker Cavok UAS — so think trucks, motors and drones.
- Beijing framed the move as retaliation for the EU's latest (21st) sanctions package over Russia, saying it’s to protect national security and honor non‑proliferation obligations.
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