( August 5, 2026, 09:35 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: China’s Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday said that it has opened a national security investigation into imported office equipment with printing and copying functions that runs on foreign system software, citing potential risks to national security interests in foreign trade. The probe will examine import volumes, the impact of the products, technologies and services on national security, China’s reliance on foreign suppliers, the capabilities of domestic industries and relevant foreign government policies. The investigation is due to conclude within 12 months but may be extended in special circumstances.Statement follows (in Chinese). ...
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