place

China

Country in East Asia

Geopolitics · 19 Oct 2026China proposes export curbs on solar manufacturing technologies, citing national security

China has proposed export restrictions on 12 solar manufacturing technologies, citing national security concerns, in a move that could affect overseas production plans and reinforce Beijing's dominance in the global photovoltaic industry. The Ministry of Commerce announced the proposal as part of a broader revision of its technology export-control catalogue covering artificial intelligence and biotechnology.

Geopolitics · 17 Oct 2026Taiwan to impose criminal penalties for AI server exports to China

Taiwan has announced it will expand its list of controlled exports to include AI servers and advanced chips, making violations a criminal offense punishable by up to five years in prison, in a move to align with US trade restrictions on China.