China Works on New Technology Export Bans in Artificial Intelligence and Biotechnology Sectors
Beijing has announced a draft plan introducing export bans and restrictions in critical sectors, including artificial intelligence and solar energy.
China has unveiled a draft plan foreseeing export bans on 14 technologies and new restrictions on 26 technologies, covering the artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and solar energy sectors.
Details of the Export Ban Draft
The new draft plan prepared by China signals significant changes in the country's foreign trade policies in critical technology areas.
Critical Sectors Covered
The announced draft plan directly targets various technological fields operating in the artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and photovoltaic solar energy sectors.
Joint Announcement by Ministries
The aforementioned notice was jointly announced to the public and relevant parties by China's Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Technologies Subject to Bans and Restrictions
The prepared list includes artificial intelligence-related technologies, certain cell and gene therapy platforms, and solar cell module manufacturing technologies.
Additionally, it is stated that 26 different technologies from these three main sectors will face new export restrictions.