Group 1 - The Ministry of Commerce of China has announced the inclusion of eight Taiwanese entities in the export control list for dual-use items, signaling a strong political response to Taiwan's pro-independence stance under Lai Ching-te's administration [1][2][3] - The listed entities include key military research and manufacturing organizations in Taiwan, involved in various sectors such as aviation, missiles, and naval vessels, indicating their significant role in Taiwan's defense capabilities [2][3] - The entities are engaged in both military and civilian applications, highlighting their dual-use nature, which raises concerns about their reliance on mainland components for production [3][6] Group 2 - The affected companies include Hanxiang Aerospace, which develops Taiwan's indigenous fighter jets and drones, and the Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology, responsible for various missile systems [2][3] - The response from Taiwanese companies suggests that they believe their military operations will not be significantly impacted, despite acknowledging potential effects on civilian operations due to reliance on mainland supply chains [5][6] - Analysts indicate that the export control measures are a clear warning to Taiwan's authorities, especially in light of recent military exercises and tensions in cross-strait relations [7][8]