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Chinese government ministry overseeing trade and export controls

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.