China's Mofcom seeks feedback on draft regulations on dual-use export licenses
( September 17, 2025, 08:57 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: China's Ministry of Commerce published draft regulations on export licenses for dual-use items on Wednesday and invited public feedback until Oct. 16. The draft sets out procedures for the issuance, use and oversight of licenses, and covers exceptions for trade-show materials, research samples and civil aircraft parts. It underscores a “one license per batch” system — meaning each license can be used for only one customs declaration — and a validity period capped at one year. The ministry, which oversees the national export-license regime together with provincial commerce authorities, would remain responsible for enforcing compliance and penalizing violations.The statement follows and the draft is attached:...
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