China tightens export restrictions on dual-use technologies.

Last week, China's State Council approved regulations governing dual-use goods. Details of the new rules have not been released, but in April 2022, the Ministry of Commerce issued a draft for public comment.

Accordingly, the draft proposes amending the 2020 Export Control Law and establishing unified rules for resolving issues surrounding the export of nuclear technology, missiles, biotechnology, and chemicals.

China seeks to tighten control over the export of dual-use technologies. Photo: ChatGPT

Lu Xiang, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, commented that the new regulations were issued "timely" in the context of current international political competition, and that the pager bombings in Lebanon are examples of the weaponization of civilian products.

According to this expert, a key aspect of regulation is establishing a management framework that allows for traceability of end-users, as well as the intended use of the technology.

Last year, Beijing tightened export controls on drones, aerospace equipment, and certain minerals such as gallium and germanium, rare metals crucial in semiconductor manufacturing.

According to Chong Ja-ian, Associate Professor of Political Science at the National University of Singapore, further export controls by China – along with restrictions from the US and Europe – could accelerate the fragmentation and production of global technology.

"In some respects, this could make sourcing certain technologies more difficult for other countries, but in reality it could accelerate the development of distinct technology ecosystems and supply chains around the world that are already underway," he said.

(According to SCMP)

Japan and China are 'racing' to apply dual-use technologies in the military. Countries like Japan and China are stepping up research into applying civilian technologies for military purposes.

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