US Lifts Restrictions on Three Indian Entities, Adds 11 Chinese Firms Due to Security Concerns

The United States Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has announced the removal of three Indian companies from its restricted Entity List. In contrast, 11 Chinese companies have been added to the list due to national security concerns. 

The BIS’s action, shared in a press release by the US Department of Commerce, follows a thorough review by various government agencies. The three Indian entities removed from the Entity List are Indian Rare Earths Limited, the Indira Gandhi Atomic Research Center (IGCAR), and the Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC).

According to the BIS, this decision supports US foreign policy by removing obstacles to advanced energy collaborations, joint research projects, and science and technology partnerships. The move aims to strengthen shared goals for energy security between the US and India.

In its statement, the BIS noted, “The removal of Indian entities will support US foreign policy by easing barriers to advanced energy cooperation, joint R&D, and science and technology collaborations towards mutual energy security goals.”

Why Were Chinese Firms Added to the Entity List?

Simultaneously, the US has added 11 Chinese entities to the Entity List, citing their involvement in activities harmful to US national security and foreign policy.

Alan F. Estevez, Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security, remarked, “With these changes to the Entity List, we are sending a strong message that supporting China’s military modernization comes with consequences, while collaboration with the US leads to rewards like stronger bilateral relations and shared foreign policy goals.”

The BIS’s decision reflects rising concerns over China’s military modernization, which is seen as a potential threat to global stability.

The removal of the three Indian entities signals growing cooperation between the US and India, particularly in areas like peaceful nuclear energy development and advanced energy projects. Over the past years, both countries have significantly enhanced their collaboration in science and technology, benefiting not only their bilateral relations but also their partnerships with other nations. “India and the United States are committed to strengthening peaceful nuclear cooperation, backed by years of advanced science and technology partnerships,” the BIS added.

The Entity List, published by the BIS, includes names of foreign companies, research organizations, and government entities subject to specific licensing rules for the export or transfer of certain goods. Although being placed on the list does not ban transactions outright, it imposes stringent requirements that make international business dealings more difficult.

The BIS’s actions represent a balanced approach: strengthening ties with allies like India while addressing concerns about nations such as China. By easing restrictions for Indian entities, the US aims to promote energy-related collaborations and further solidify its strategic partnership with India. This decision reflects the US’s effort to foster international partnerships while tackling security threats linked to China’s military expansion.

Meanwhile, the inclusion of Chinese entities sends a clear message that the US will hold accountable those supporting China’s military development. The Entity List remains a critical tool in shaping global behavior in line with US national security and foreign policy objectives.

 

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