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China’s Ministry of Commerce announced adjustments to export controls related to drones, shield boring machines and dredgers, emphasizing that these items have dual-use military and civilian assets and will be implemented from November 18 to maintain national security and supply chain stability.
ChinaMinistry of Commerce Announced today (19th) that it will work with relevant departments to implement export controls on “shield boring machines” and other equipment, and also optimize and adjust “dredges” and other equipment.Freelancer “Export control measures for the relevant goods will be officially implemented from November 18.
CCTV reported that a spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Commerce answered reporters’ questions on the implementation of export controls on shield boring machines and other items, and the optimization and adjustment of export control measures for dredger-related items. In accordance with the “Export Control Law of the People’s Republic of China” and other relevant laws and regulations, the Ministry of Commerce, together with relevant departments, issued an announcement to implement export controls on shield boring machines and other items, adapt and adjust export control measures for dredger-related items, and officially implement it from November 18. Previously, China has informed relevant countries and regions that have established export control dialogue mechanisms with China.
The spokesperson said that the goods covered by this measure have obvious dual-use characteristics, and China’s implementation of export control measures in accordance with laws and regulations is in line with common international practices, better protects national security and interests, and meets international obligations such as non-proliferation.
The spokesperson pointed out that as a responsible major country, China has listed or adapted and adjusted relevant control measures, which reflects its consistent position of firmly safeguarding world peace and regional stability. The Chinese government is willing to work with other countries to maintain the stability and functioning of global industrial and supply chains. China will review relevant export license applications in accordance with laws and regulations and approve applications that comply with the regulations.
As for the export control of drone-related goods, China’s Ministry of Commerce said on the same day that the Ministry of Commerce, together with relevant departments, issued an announcement on optimizing and adjusting export control measures for drone-related goods. Relevant measures will also be officially implemented from November 18. Relevant countries and regions that have established export control negotiation mechanisms with China have already been notified.
The spokesperson said the drone-related items included in this measure have clear dual-use characteristics, both military and civilian. China has adapted and adjusted relevant measures in accordance with laws and regulations to safeguard national security and interests and meet non-proliferation and other international obligations. At the same time, China is committed to maintaining the safety and stability of the global industrial chain and supply chain, and will approve export license applications that comply with regulations.
Regarding the reasons for this adjustment, the spokesperson said that it is a common international practice to dynamically adjust export control measures. In recent years, the global drone industry and technology has developed rapidly, and some of the original advanced products are now mass consumer products.
The spokesperson said that in the process of implementing export control measures, China actively listens to the opinions and suggestions of all parties, and promptly adapts and adjusts relevant measures after careful assessment. This adaptation and adjustment of drone export control measures is based on the latest industrial and technological developments reported by the industry.
The spokesperson stressed that China firmly opposes the illegal use of drones for non-peaceful purposes, and firmly supports Chinese companies in carrying out international trade and cooperation in drones in the civilian sector. China is willing to communicate and negotiate with relevant parties on export control policies and practices through bilateral export control dialogue and exchange mechanisms, fulfill its international obligations such as non-proliferation, and promote and facilitate compliant trade.
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This time it mainly includes things related to shield machines, dredgers and drones. Among them, shield machines are listed, while export control measures for drones and dredgers have been optimized and adjusted, and will be officially implemented on November 18.
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Officials said the subject goods have clear dual-use characteristics, and the adjustment measures are based on export control laws and other rules aimed at protecting national security, meeting nonproliferation obligations, and complying with common international practices.
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China said it would review relevant export license applications in accordance with law and approve those that meet the regulations. It also stressed that it supports international cooperation in the civilian sector and hopes to maintain the stability of industrial and supply chains while strengthening controls.
