【Domestic News】The Ministry of Commerce Issued a Notice on Strengthening Export Control of Relevant Dual-Use Items to the United States

      On December 3, the Ministry of Commerce issued a notice on strengthening export control of relevant dual-use items to the United States. The full text of the notice is as follows:

      Announcement of the Ministry of Commerce No. 46 of 2024 on Strengthening Export Control of Relevant Dual-Use Items to the United States

      In accordance with the relevant provisions of the Export Control Law of the People's Republic of China and other laws, in order to safeguard national security and interests and fulfill international obligations such as non-proliferation, it is decided to strengthen export control of relevant dual-use items to the United States. The relevant matters are hereby announced as follows:

      1.The export of dual-use items to the US military users or for military purposes is prohibited.

      2.In principle, Gallium, Germanium, Antimony, superhard materials related dual-use items are not permitted to export to the United States; For the export of dual-use graphite items to the United States, stricter end-user and end-use reviews will be implemented.

      Any organization or individual from any country or region that, in violation of the above provisions, transfers or provides relevant dual-use items originating in the People's Republic of China to the United States will be held legally responsible.

      This announcement shall come into force as of the date of promulgation.

Ministry of Commerce

December 3, 2024