China imposes export controls on shield boring machines and other items

China News Service, Beijing, October 19 (Reporter Yin Qianyun) The Ministry of Commerce of China and the General Administration of Customs of China jointly issued an announcement on the 19th to implement export controls on shield boring machines and other items, and to optimize and adjust export control measures for dredger-related items.

A spokesman for the Ministry of Commerce said on the same day that the above announcement will be officially implemented on November 18. Relevant countries and regions that have established export control dialogue mechanisms with China have been notified before.

The spokesperson said that the items related to this measure have obvious dual-use attributes, and China's implementation of export control measures in accordance with laws and regulations is in line with common international practices, has better safeguarded national security and interests, and better fulfilled international obligations such as non-proliferation. As a responsible major country, China has listed or optimized and adjusted relevant control measures, which reflects its consistent position of firmly safeguarding world peace and regional stability.

The spokesperson emphasized that the Chinese government is willing to work with other countries to maintain the stability and smoothness of the global production and supply chain. China will review relevant export license applications in accordance with laws and regulations, and will approve applications that comply with regulations. At the same time, China is willing to communicate and dialogue with relevant parties on export control policies and practices through bilateral export control dialogue and exchange mechanisms, so as to jointly actively promote and facilitate compliant trade.