# China Proposes 40 Tech Export Controls

> China adds 40 AI, biotech and solar tech to export restrictions.
- Title: China Proposes 40 Tech Export Controls · RuntimeWire
- Summary: China adds 40 AI, biotech and solar tech to export restrictions. China's commerce and science ministries proposed adding 40 technologies in artificial…
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- Source: RuntimeWire — https://runtimewire.com/article/china-proposes-export-controls-ai-biotech-solar-technologies
- Author: RuntimeWire
- Published: 2026-10-16T15:33:10.377+00:00
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- Topics: china, ai, biotech, solar, export controls, technology
## China's Commerce and Science Ministries
China's commerce and science ministries proposed adding 40 technologies in artificial intelligence, biomedicine and solar manufacturing to export restrictions.
## Export Registration Requirement
Exporters already need to register covered transfers, and companies must assess whether planned activity involves technology transfer or ordinary product and API access.
## Temporary Registration Process
The ministries' October 16th announcement also puts a temporary registration requirement on exporters.
## Key takeaway

China's commerce and science ministries proposed adding 40 technologies in artificial intelligence, biomedicine and solar manufacturing to export restrictions.