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China proposes export controls on 40 technologies across AI, biotech and solar

China's commerce and science ministries proposed on October 16th adding 40 technologies in artificial intelligence, biomedicine and solar manufacturing to the country's export control list, with a public comment period running through November 15th. Exporters must already register proposed transfers of covered technologies while the ministries review the draft, which covers frontier AI know-how and manufacturing processes, according to Reuters. Companies will need to assess whether planned activity involves a technology transfer or ordinary product and API access.

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China proposes export controls on 40 technologies across AI, biotech and solar
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The ministry says the draft covers technology and certain equipment; exporters must already register proposed transfers while the ministries gather comments through November 15th.

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Primary source: [Reuters](https://uk.marketscreener.com/news/china-proposes-adding-40-ai-biotech-solar-technologies-to-export-control-list-ce785cdad88cf12c)

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The draft covers frontier AI know-how and manufacturing processes, while exporters already have to register covered transfers. Companies will need to assess whether planned activity involves a technology transfer or ordinary product and API access as the ministries review the rules.

China's commerce and science ministries have proposed adding 40 technologies in artificial intelligence, biomedicine and solar manufacturing to the country's list of technologies prohibited or restricted from export. The Reuters report describes the proposal; the ministries' October 16th announcement also puts a temporary registration…

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