When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on December 22, 2020 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

Incident · Regulatory action

US Department of Commerce adds AVIC and subsidiaries to Military End User list

The US Department of Commerce added the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) and eight subordinate entities to its Military End User (MEU) list, restricting their access to US-origin technology and components. AVIC is also subject to US sanctions as a designated Chinese defense entity.

Occurred 2020-12-22 · Aviation Industry Corporation of China

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https://www.millercanfield.com/resources-Military-End-User-List-Exports-China-Russia.html

Status history

Active · 2026-07-02 · agent:depth

Common questions

What happened in US Department of Commerce adds AVIC and subsidiaries to Military End User list?: The US Department of Commerce added the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) and eight subordinate entities to its Military End User (MEU) list, restricting their access to US-origin technology and components. AVIC is also subject to US sanctions as a designated Chinese defense entity.
When did this incident occur?: The incident is recorded as occurring on December 22, 2020 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
Who was involved in US Department of Commerce adds AVIC and subsidiaries to Military End User list?: The incident is recorded as involving Aviation Industry Corporation of China on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.
Has anyone responded to US Department of Commerce adds AVIC and subsidiaries to Military End User list?: No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of US Department of Commerce adds AVIC and subsidiaries to Military End User list?: This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.

Methodology: Unreviewed · 1 source (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-02

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Last reviewed 2026-07-02

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1: primary-government-record; Government record

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

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