MOFCOM Spokesperson Answers Questions on the Implementation of Export Controls on Items Such as Tunnel Boring Machines and the Optimization and Adjustment of Export Control Measures for Dredger-Related Items

MOFCOM Spokesperson Answers Questions on the Implementation of Export Controls on Items Such as Tunnel Boring Machines and the Optimization and Adjustment of Export Control Measures for Dredger-Related Items On October 19, the MOFCOM Spokesperson answered questions from journalists regarding the implementation of export controls on items such as tunnel boring machines and the optimization and adjustment of export control measures for dredger-related items. The Spokesperson stated that the items covered by these measures have obvious dual-use characteristics. China implements export control measures in accordance with laws and regulations, which is consistent with common international practice, better safeguards national security and interests, and better fulfills international obligations such as non-proliferation. As a responsible major country, China's listing of controls or optimization and adjustment of relevant control measures demonstrates its consistent position of firmly upholding world peace and regional stability. The Chinese government is willing to work with all countries to maintain the stability and smooth flow of global industrial and supply chains. China will review relevant export license applications in accordance with laws and regulations, and will approve applications that comply with the requirements. At the same time, China is willing to engage in communication and dialogue with relevant parties on export control policies and practices through bilateral export control dialogue and exchange mechanisms, and to jointly actively promote and facilitate compliant trade. The original text is as follows: MOFCOM Spokesperson Answers Questions on the Implementation of Export Controls on Items Such as Tunnel Boring Machines and the Optimization and Adjustment of Export Control Measures for Dredger-Related Items Q: On October 19, 2026, MOFCOM, together with relevant departments, jointly issued an announcement to implement export controls on items such as tunnel boring machines and to optimize and adjust export control measures for dredger-related items. What are the considerations behind this? A: In accordance with the Export Control Law of the People's Republic of China and other relevant laws and regulations, on October 19, MOFCOM, together with relevant departments, issued an announcement on the implementation of export controls on items such as tunnel boring machines and the optimization and adjustment of export control measures for dredger-related items, which officially took effect on November 18. Prior to this, we had notified relevant countries and regions that have established export control dialogue mechanisms with China. The items covered by these measures have obvious dual-use characteristics. China implements export control measures in accordance with laws and regulations, which is consistent with common international practice, better safeguards national security and interests, and better fulfills international obligations such as non-proliferation. As a responsible major country, China's listing of controls or optimization and adjustment of relevant control measures demonstrates its consistent position of firmly upholding world peace and regional stability. The Chinese government is willing to work with all countries to maintain the stability and smooth flow of global industrial and supply chains. China will review relevant export license applications in accordance with laws and regulations, and will approve applications that comply with the requirements. At the same time, China is willing to engage in communication and dialogue with relevant parties on export control policies and practices through bilateral export control dialogue and exchange mechanisms, and to jointly actively promote and facilitate compliant trade. This article is excerpted from the official website of "MOFCOM", edited by GMTEight: Feng Qiuyi.