US adds 6 more Chinese companies to export blacklist for boosting Iran, PLA: South China Morning Post

The United States has added six more Chinese companies to its export blacklist for allegedly helping Iran and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in violation of U.S. sanctions.

According to a report by the South China Morning Post, the companies were added to the Entity List by the U.S. Department of Commerce, effectively banning them from buying American products without a special license. The companies are accused of providing support to Iran’s ballistic missile program and the PLA’s efforts to modernize its military.

The move comes amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and China over a range of issues, including trade, technology, and human rights. The U.S. has been ramping up pressure on Chinese companies that it believes are engaged in activities that threaten its national security or violate international norms.

The addition of these six Chinese companies to the export blacklist is likely to further strain relations between the two countries. It remains to be seen how China will respond to this latest development and whether it will retaliate against U.S. companies in turn.

Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as it unfolds.