The United States Imposes High Restrictions on Chinese Products, Russia Becomes the Main 'Mastermind'?

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China's statement strongly opposes the United States' decision to add some trading entities belonging to the Asian giant to its export control list.


The US effort is to restrict Russia's access to advanced technology in making weapons.


In a statement, a spokesperson from China's Ministry of Commerce called the move a typical act of unilateral sanctions and "''.


He also said that the tightening of the law will weaken relations and undermine international trade rules. Trade activities will also be affected especially in the global industrial supply chain.


Last Friday, the United States said it was tightening export controls to prevent supplies to Russia and Belarus to reduce the risk of war.


A total of 123 entities were added to the list including 42 located in China, 63 from Russia, 14 in Turkiye, Iran and Cyprus.


Entities involved in the embargo are subject to export restrictions and licensing requirements in certain technologies.


Last April, the Office of the US Trade Representative began an investigation into China's maritime, logistics and shipbuilding industries.


The US administration claims Beijing is practicing unfair trade and policies in monopolizing the market sector.