China Weighs Export Controls on Key Technologies Including Solar, AI, and Biotech

10/18/2026

China proposed export controls on 12 solar-manufacturing technologies, citing national security concerns. The move aims to preserve its dominance, protect sensitive defense applications, and...

10/18/2026

China is considering export controls that could check the global spread of its AI models and chips, as Beijing increases oversight of its burgeoning tech sector.

10/18/2026

The draft plan, "Announcement No. 48", proposes a complete export ban on 14 technologies and restrictions on 26 more, including next-generation solar technologies that could affect countries such...

10/17/2026

China’s proposed export bans and controls of artificial intelligence technologies aim to tighten Beijing’s grip in the strategically vital sector, casting a cloud over the commercial prospects of...