Regulation merges development with security

The export control regulation on dual-use items, which will come into effect on Dec 1, is expected to both enhance the effectiveness of the control and create a predictable trade regulatory environment for domestic and global businesses.

Dual-use items are goods, technologies and services that can be used for both civilian and military purposes or can contribute to enhancing military strength. As is the international practice, since the 1990s, China has implemented several export control regulations on dual-use items, while fulfilling its international obligations such as nonproliferation. In 2020, the Export Control Law was implemented, establishing a unified export control system. The new regulation on the export control of dual-use items was developed following this law.

For enterprises engaged in the export of dual-use items, a unified written regulation creates a stable, transparent and predictable regulatory environment, compelling them to comply with the law during production and to know how to avoid legal risks, thus avoiding the problem of being restricted or even banned from exporting the goods after production. The regulation aims to achieve high-quality development while ensuring high-level security.