Export Controls
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Beijing Blocks Manus-Meta Deal on Security Grounds
China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has officially blocked Meta's acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus. The decision marks the first time Beijing has applied its 2020 foreign investment security review mechanism to explicitly prohibit an AI-sector acquisition, signaling increasing regulatory oversight over cross-border
Beijing Blacklists EU Defense Firms Following New Brussels Sanctions
Last week, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) placed seven European Union entities on its export control entity list for alleged arms sales to Taiwan. The move followed the European Commission sanctioning a new wave of Chinese firms for allegedly violating EU sanctions against Russia.
Beijing Woos Global Exporters with "Export to China" Amid Western Tensions
China's Commerce Ministry (MOFCOM) on Thursday detailed a massive new state-led initiative titled "Export to China," aiming at balancing trade flows, while navigating a delicate relationship with the West.
U.S. Lawmakers Move to Force Allied Alignment on China Chip Controls
Recent U.S. trade agreements negotiated by the Trump administration (although not yet in force in many countries), contain language requiring partners to align their export controls with the U.S., but questions remain regarding implementation. New bipartisan proposals in Congress would significantly widen the legal reach of U.S.
China's Rare Earth Export Controls: Export Trends in Early 2026
China's exports of rare earths and related high-value products saw a volatile but significant start to 2026, according to the latest official Customs data. While February experienced a month-on-month decline, the dip is largely attributed to the nationwide Lunar New Year holiday season, which traditionally
China Targets 40 Japanese Firms in New Export Control Crackdown
Yesterday, China's Ministry of Commerce sanctioned 40 Japanese firms across the aerospace, defense, and heavy industrial sectors under its export control laws, enforcing stricter licensing requirements or outright bans.
Taiwan Tightens Export Controls on Quantum Computing and Chipmaking
Taiwan has tightened its export controls on high‑tech and military‑related goods in a move to align its rules with international regimes, according to the government.