China tightens control on dual-use items

China has announced measures to tighten controls on the export of specific dual-use items to the United States, in order to safeguard its national security and interests, according to information released on Tuesday by the Ministry of Commerce.

On the basis of Chinese laws, the measures include a ban on exporting such items to US military users or for military purposes, as well as stricter regulations on exports to the US of items related to gallium, germanium, antimony, superhard materials and graphite.

These materials can be used in semiconductors, infrared technology, optical fiber module and communication equipment, solar cells and lithium batteries.