# China mulls new tech export bans covering AI, biotech and solar power > Source: > Published: 2026-10-16 08:31:39+00:00 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...