China’s Ministry of Commerce on 9 July placed eight Taiwanese defence-related entities on its export-control list, immediately prohibiting the shipment of dual-use goods to the companies and halting any ongoing transactions unless a special licence is granted. Those named include Aerospace Industrial Development Corp., National Chung-Shan Institute of Science & Technology, GEOSAT Aerospace & Technology, JC Technology, CSBC Corporation, Jong Shyn Shipbuilding, Lungteh Shipbuilding and Gong Wei Co. The firms span aerospace, drone and shipbuilding sectors that supply Taiwan’s armed forces. Beijing said the decision, issued under the Export Control Law and related regulations, is intended to safeguard national security and curb proliferation. A State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson accused the companies of collaborating with “Taiwan independence” forces and voiced full support for the restrictions. Taiwan’s government-run news agency CNA reported that AIDC expects the measure to have only a limited operational impact, as most of the affected firms rely on domestic or non-mainland suppliers. The announcement coincided with the start of Taiwan’s 10-day Han Kuang military exercises, underscoring persistent cross-strait tensions.