The United States blacklisted those companies because of the spy balloon
In the statement made by the US Department of Commerce, it was reported that 6 companies were determined to act against US national security or foreign policy interests.
In this context, it was stated in the statement that such Chinese companies were added to the export blacklist, and it was stated that these companies support China’s military modernization efforts, especially the People’s Liberation Army’s aviation programs that include aircraft and balloons.
In the statement, Beijing Nanjiang Aerospace Technology, 48th Research Institute of China Electronics Technology Group Company, Dongguan Lingkong Remote Sensing Technology, Eagles Men Aviation Science and Technology Group, Guangzhou Tian-Hai-Xiang Aviation Technology and Shanxi Eagles Men Aerospace Science and Technology Group It was noted that he was blacklisted.
Therefore, special licensing requirements for the export, re-export or transfer of specific products will be sought for companies on the export blacklist.
SPY BALLOON CRISIS
The US Department of Defense reported on February 3 that a high-altitude intelligence balloon allegedly belonging to China was detected flying over the continental US and passed over some sensitive military installations, such as the state of Montana, where there are nuclear warheads. and long-range missile depots.
China claimed that the balloon was a civilian aircraft belonging to the country, was used for meteorological research, and because its controllability was limited, it accidentally entered US airspace as it was blown by the winds.
China’s statement did not satisfy Washington, and the balloon was shot down by a US military fighter jet in US territorial waters on February 4, on the orders of President Joe Biden, as it was rising over the Atlantic Ocean.
The Beijing administration protested against the United States alleging that it forcibly intervened in the civilian drone.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken postponed his visit to Beijing after a balloon was detected in US airspace. (AA)