China has introduced new regulations governing the export of dual-use items, effective December 1, 2024. The rules aim to balance development with security, supporting international peace and China’s global commitments.
Premier Li Qiang signed the State Council decree, which consists of six chapters and 50 articles. The regulations require that exports of dual-use items comply with laws to protect national security. The scope includes goods related to national security, non-proliferation, and international obligations.
The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) and the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) clarified that the regulations do not ban exports. They ensure transparency in export control while supporting international scientific and economic cooperation.
The rules establish a permit system for dual-use items, replacing the previous registration system, and include a list of restricted goods, along with guidelines for license management and export supervision.
Dual-use items refer to goods and technologies that serve both civilian and military purposes, including those used in weapons development. The MOJ and MOFCOM emphasized that misuse of these items could threaten international security.
The rules align with global standards and support secure trade without disrupting global cooperation. These regulations build on China’s previous efforts to regulate dual-use trade, including the updated 2023 catalogue of items subject to import and export licensing.
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