The Zhitong Finance App learned that on October 19, a press spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce answered questions from reporters on implementing export controls on items such as shields and optimizing and adjusting export control measures for items related to dredgers. The spokesperson said that the items related to this measure have obvious dual-use military and civilian properties. China has implemented export control measures according to law and regulations, which are in line with common international practices, better safeguarded national security and interests, and better fulfilled international obligations such as non-proliferation. As a responsible power, China has established or optimally adjusted relevant control measures, reflecting its consistent position of steadfastly maintaining world peace and regional stability. The Chinese Government is willing to work with other countries to maintain the stability and smooth flow of the global production supply chain. The Chinese side will review relevant export license applications according to law and regulations, and the Chinese side will approve applications that meet the requirements. At the same time, China is ready to engage in communication and dialogue with relevant parties on export control policies and practices through bilateral export control dialogue and exchange mechanisms to jointly actively promote and facilitate compliant trade.
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A Ministry of Commerce spokesperson answered questions from reporters on implementing export controls on items such as shield machines and optimizing and adjusting export control measures for items related to dredgers
Q: On October 19, 2026, the Ministry of Commerce and relevant departments jointly issued a notice to implement export control on items such as shield machines and optimize and adjust export control measures for items related to dredgers. What are your considerations?
A: According to the “Export Control Law of the People's Republic of China” and other relevant laws and regulations, on October 19, the Ministry of Commerce, together with relevant departments, issued a notice on implementing export control on items such as shield machines and optimizing and adjusting export control measures for items related to dredgers, which was officially implemented on November 18. Earlier, we have notified the countries and regions concerned that have established export control dialogue mechanisms with China.
The items related to this measure have obvious dual-use military and civilian properties. China has implemented export control measures according to law and regulations, which are in line with common international practices, better safeguarded national security and interests, and better fulfilled international obligations such as non-proliferation. As a responsible power, China has established or optimally adjusted relevant control measures, reflecting its consistent position of steadfastly maintaining world peace and regional stability. The Chinese Government is willing to work with other countries to maintain the stability and smooth flow of the global production supply chain. The Chinese side will review relevant export license applications according to law and regulations, and the Chinese side will approve applications that meet the requirements. At the same time, China is ready to engage in communication and dialogue with relevant parties on export control policies and practices through bilateral export control dialogue and exchange mechanisms to jointly actively promote and facilitate compliant trade.
This article was selected from the “Ministry of Commerce” official website, Zhitong Finance Editor: Feng Qiuyi.