# China Adds AI, Biopharma, Solar Tech to Export Controls

> China plans to restrict AI, biopharma, and solar tech exports to curb tech proliferation.
- Title: China Adds AI, Biopharma, Solar Tech to Export Controls
- Summary: China plans to restrict AI, biopharma, and solar tech exports to curb tech proliferation. China proposed adding AI, biopharma, and photovoltaic technologies…
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- Source: Nikkei Asia — https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/china-to-add-ai-biopharma-and-solar-tech-to-export-control-list
- Published: 2026-10-16T09:56:29+00:00
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- Topics: china, ai, biopharma, solar tech, export controls, trade tensions, news, business, world
## China Proposes New Export Controls
Chinese authorities proposed adding artificial intelligence, biopharmaceuticals, and photovoltaic technologies to its export control list on October 16, 2026.
## Goal to Prevent Tech Proliferation
Beijing aims to stop certain advanced capabilities from proliferating inappropriately as trade and tech tensions with the West continue.
## World AI Conference in Shanghai
The World Artificial Intelligence Conference was held in Shanghai in July, preceding China's new export control measures.
## Key takeaway

China proposed adding AI, biopharma, and photovoltaic technologies to its export control list to prevent inappropriate proliferation of advanced capabilities.