The spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce answers questions from journalists on the export control list.

The spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce answered questions from reporters about the export control list. A reporter asked: "We noticed that in the joint statement of the China-US-Japan Geneva Economic and Trade Talks, it was mentioned that China will suspend or cancel non-tariff retaliatory measures against the United States from April 2, 2025. What considerations are there regarding the export control list?" The answer: According to the relevant laws and regulations on export control, the Ministry of Commerce issued Announcement No. 21 and No. 22 on April 4 and 9, 2025, respectively, listing a total of 28 U.S. entities on the export control list, prohibiting the export of dual-use items to them. In order to implement the consensus of the China-US economic and trade high-level talks, it was decided to suspend the above-mentioned measures within 90 days from May 14, 2025. Exporters who need to export dual-use items to the above-mentioned 28 entities should apply to the Ministry of Commerce in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Regulations on the Export Control of Dual-Use Items of the People's Republic of China; the Ministry of Commerce will conduct review in accordance with the law and regulations, and those that meet the requirements will be granted permits.