Global geographic distribution
of listed entities
Every shaded region on the map corresponds to real entities named in official Chinese government notices — not estimates, not press summaries.426 entities, 540 sourced actions, one map.
Global distribution overview
Shade intensity reflects entity count per country. Click any shaded country to filter the entity list.
Where listed entities are located
The database covers 426 entities across 23 countries/regions with map shading, plus 11 EU entities shown separately.
Key finding: The United States, Japan and Canada together account for the majority of listed entities; EU entities are treated as a separate grouping.
Countries and regions with the most listed entities
The United States, Japan and Canada together account for 85% of all map-shaded entities — the United States alone represents 57% of the total dataset.
With 243 listed entities, the United States far exceeds every other jurisdiction — a direct reflection of its central role in global technology supply chains and defense procurement. Japan (84) and Canada (25) follow, both deeply integrated into US-led technology and defense ecosystems.
Complete breakdown by country/region
Entity counts, share of total, organization vs. individual split, and list-type composition for each jurisdiction.
| Country/region | Entities | Share | Orgs | People | List types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 243 | 57% | 243 | 0 | Export Control List: 73 · Unreliable Entity List: 83 · Countermeasure List: 206 |
| Japan | 84 | 20% | 84 | 0 | Export Control List: 40 · Watch List: 40 · Unreliable Entity List: 1 · Countermeasure List: 3 |
| Canada | 25 | 6% | 25 | 0 | Unreliable Entity List: 1 · Countermeasure List: 24 |
| United Kingdom | 15 | 4% | 15 | 0 | Unreliable Entity List: 2 · Countermeasure List: 13 |
| Germany | 8 | 2% | 8 | 0 | Export Control List: 3 · Unreliable Entity List: 1 · Countermeasure List: 4 |
| Taiwan, China | 8 | 2% | 8 | 0 | Export Control List: 8 |
| France | 5 | 1% | 5 | 0 | Export Control List: 3 · Unreliable Entity List: 1 · Countermeasure List: 1 |
| New Zealand | 4 | 1% | 4 | 0 | Countermeasure List: 4 |
| Lithuania | 3 | 1% | 3 | 0 | Export Control List: 1 · Countermeasure List: 2 |
| Poland | 3 | 1% | 3 | 0 | Export Control List: 2 · Unreliable Entity List: 1 |
| Philippines | 2 | 0% | 2 | 0 | Countermeasure List: 2 |
| Italy | 2 | 0% | 2 | 0 | Export Control List: 2 |
| Netherlands | 2 | 0% | 2 | 0 | Export Control List: 1 · Countermeasure List: 1 |
| Bulgaria | 2 | 0% | 2 | 0 | Export Control List: 1 · Countermeasure List: 1 |
| Denmark | 1 | 0% | 1 | 0 | Countermeasure List: 1 |
| Sweden | 1 | 0% | 1 | 0 | Countermeasure List: 1 |
| South Africa | 1 | 0% | 1 | 0 | Countermeasure List: 1 |
| Iceland | 1 | 0% | 1 | 0 | Countermeasure List: 1 |
| Slovakia | 1 | 0% | 1 | 0 | Countermeasure List: 1 |
| Belgium | 1 | 0% | 1 | 0 | Countermeasure List: 1 |
| India | 1 | 0% | 1 | 0 | Unreliable Entity List: 1 |
| Czech Republic | 1 | 0% | 1 | 0 | Export Control List: 1 |
| South Korea | 1 | 0% | 1 | 0 | Unreliable Entity List: 1 |
| European Union | 11 | 3% | — | — | Export Control List: 7 · Countermeasure List: 4 |
Three key findings
- Extreme geographic concentration.The top three countries account for 85% of all listed entities. Adding the next two — Taiwan, China and United Kingdom, Germany — covers nearly the entire dataset. Compliance screening resources can be highly focused: monitoring a handful of jurisdictions captures the vast majority of list risk.
- The Export Control List is the primary instrument.For the US, Japan and Canada, the Export Control List (管控名单) is the dominant list type. Countermeasure designations are concentrated on Taiwan, China and select EU member states. The Unreliable Entity List remains a narrowly targeted instrument with a small number of designations.
- The EU is a distinct unit of analysis.11 entities are designated at the EU level and cannot be assigned to a single member state on standard world maps. The July 2026 addition of 14 EU entities — covering companies in Italy, the Netherlands, Czechia, Bulgaria and Lithuania — further expanded EU-level coverage.
The geographic distribution map shows country/region attribution of listed entities only. It does not reflect sanction intensity, risk level, or transaction feasibility. Always check the latest official notices and consult a qualified attorney for specific transactions. Absence from the map does not imply absence of compliance risk.