Defense Department Issues List of Chinese Companies With Ties to Military

The Defense Department on June 24 released a list of Chinese companies with links to the Chinese military, including Huawei and Hikvision. The list includes 20 companies, most which are already listed on the Commerce Department’s Entity List, that could be subject to additional U.S. sanctions. "As the People’s Republic of China attempts to blur the lines between civil and military sectors, 'knowing your supplier' is critical," a Defense Department spokesperson said in a statement. "We envision this list will be a useful tool for the U.S. Government, companies, investors, academic institutions, and likeminded partners to conduct due diligence with regard to partnerships with these entities, particularly as the list grows." The release of the list comes two months after Commerce issued a rule expanding export licensing restrictions on shipments to military end-users or for military end-uses in China, Russia and Venezuela (see 2004270027).