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China mulls new tech export bans covering AI, biotech and solar power

China's Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Science and Technology jointly issued a draft plan on Friday proposing export bans on 14 technologies, including AI-driven technology for generating and mutating malicious code, certain cell and gene therapy technology platforms, and technology for producing certain kinds of solar cell modules. The notice covers sectors spanning artificial intelligence, biotechnology and photovoltaic solar power.

by read1 min views2 publishedOct 16, 2026

China on Friday unveiled a draft plan to impose new export bans affecting 14 technologies in sectors ranging from artificial intelligence to biotechnology and photovoltaic solar power. The notice – jointly issued by China’s Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Science and Technology – proposes export bans for AI-driven technology for generating and mutating malicious code; certain cell and gene therapy technology platforms; and technology for producing certain kinds of solar cell modules. It...

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