The Chinese government has announced new regulations on the export of dual-use items, which are items that can be used for both civilian and military purposes. Prime Minister Li Qiang signed a government ordinance that will put these regulations into effect from December 1, 2024. As reported by the state-run Xinhua News Agency, the State Council ordinance aims to improve the transparency and standardization of export control policies.
The new regulations establish a licensing system for the export of dual-use goods and create a list of restricted items. Exporters must provide detailed information about the end users and the intended use of the goods being shipped.
The move comes as the United States accuses China of supporting Russia’s war effort in Ukraine by supplying dual-use goods such as microelectronics that could be used in weapons production. I was disappointed. China refutes these claims, insisting that it has not provided weapons to any of the parties to the conflict and that normal trade relations with Russia should not be disrupted.
The development of these regulations is consistent with recent actions taken by Washington. Earlier this week, the United States imposed sanctions on two Chinese companies and a Russian subsidiary for manufacturing and transporting attack drones it says are being used to support the war in Ukraine. The United States has warned China and Russia to halt activities that could escalate the conflict.
China’s new measures demonstrate an effort to navigate complex geopolitical tensions surrounding the Ukraine conflict while addressing concerns about the proliferation of materials that can be reused for military purposes.
Reuters contributed to this article.
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