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US restricts export with 103 Russian, Chinese entities over military ties - Commerce Dept

WASHINGTON, Dec 22 (Sputnik) The United States has designated 45 Russian and 58 Chinese companies as foreign entities with military ties, thereby restricting export, re-export and transfers with them, the US Department of Commerce said in a press release.
"The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) will amend the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by adding a new ‘Military End User’ (MEU) List, as well as the first tranche of 103 entities, which includes 58 Chinese and 45 Russian companies," the release said on Monday.
Some of the designated Russian entities include the administration of the President of Russia, Ministry of Defense, Foreign Intelligence Service as well as Progress Rocket and Space Centre, Rosoboronexport, Rostec, Sukhoi, Tupolev, United Aircraft Corporation and Admiralty Shipyard.
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