Translated by ChatGPT, edited by Sinocism.com.

Source: MOFCOM | October 19, 2026

Question: On October 19, 2026, the Ministry of Commerce, together with relevant departments, issued announcements imposing export controls on tunnel boring machines and other items and optimizing and adjusting export-control measures for dredgers and related items. What considerations underlie these steps?

问：2026年10月19日，商务部会同相关部门联合发布公告，对盾构机等物项实施出口管制、优化调整挖泥船相关物项出口管制措施。请问有何考虑？

Answer: In accordance with the Export Control Law of the People’s Republic of China and other relevant laws and regulations, on October 19 the Ministry of Commerce, together with relevant departments, issued announcements on imposing export controls on tunnel boring machines and other items and optimizing and adjusting export-control measures for dredgers and related items. The measures will officially take effect on November 18. We previously notified relevant countries and regions that have established export-control dialogue mechanisms with China.

答：根据《中华人民共和国出口管制法》等有关法律法规，10月19日，商务部会同相关部门发布关于对盾构机等物项实施出口管制、优化调整挖泥船相关物项出口管制措施的公告，并于11月18日起正式实施。此前，我们已经向与中方建立了出口管制对话机制的有关国家和地区作了通报。

The items covered by these measures have clear dual-use characteristics. China’s implementation of export-control measures in accordance with laws and regulations is consistent with international practice, better safeguards national security and interests, and better fulfills international obligations such as nonproliferation. As a responsible major country, China’s decision to place related items under control or to optimize and adjust the relevant control measures reflects its consistent position of firmly safeguarding world peace and regional stability. The Chinese government is willing to work with all countries to maintain stable and unimpeded global industrial and supply chains. China will review relevant export-license applications in accordance with laws and regulations and will approve applications that meet the requirements. At the same time, China is willing to use bilateral export-control dialogue and exchange mechanisms to communicate with relevant parties about export-control policies and practices, and to work together to actively promote and facilitate compliant trade.

此次措施相关物项具有明显的军民两用属性，中国依法依规实施出口管制措施，符合国际通行做法，更好地维护了国家安全和利益，更好地履行了防扩散等国际义务。中国作为负责任大国，列管或优化调整相关管制措施，体现了坚定维护世界和平与地区稳定的一贯立场。中国政府愿与各国一道维护全球产供链稳定畅通，中方将依法依规对相关出口许可申请进行审查，对符合规定的申请，中方将予以批准。同时，中方愿通过双边出口管制对话交流机制，与相关方就出口管制政策和实践开展沟通对话，共同积极促进、便利合规贸易。