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China proposes export controls on 40 technologies including AI

中国技术出口管制清单扩容：新增40项受控技术（含AI）
商务部·Published 2026-10-18·Checked by 管理员 on 2026-10-19

China has proposed adding 40 technologies to its export control catalogue, covering AI, solar energy, and biomedicine. AI-related technologies would be subject to government approval before transfer abroad. This expands the catalogue from traditional manufacturing into new energy and biomedical fields.

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What it means for you

  • Transfers of AI technology, models or related technical materials abroad (including to ASEAN) will require prior export licences, raising deal timelines and compliance costs
  • Companies planning AI technology licensing, joint ventures or overseas deployment must assess whether the technology falls under the catalogue before signing
  • The list is still at proposal stage; final scope and effective date are undetermined, so contracts should include exit mechanisms for blocked approvals

    • What to do

    LegalInventory AI-related technologies and products and screen against the proposed control list
    LegalAdd export approval and termination clauses to cross-border technology transfer contracts
    ComplianceTrack MOFCOM consultation developments and consider submitting industry comments
    EveryoneAssess impact on ASEAN expansion roadmap (technology transfer, deployment) and adjust plans

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    2026-10-18Published

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