( October 16, 2026, 08:49 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Exporters of certain artificial intelligence, biopharmaceutical and solar technologies from China must register their international transfers under temporary measures announced Friday by the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Science and Technology. The ministries are proposing adding 40 technologies across the three sectors to China's catalog of prohibited and restricted technology exports, with public comments open until Nov. 15. The registration requirement takes effect immediately and will remain in place until the revised catalog takes effect, covering technology ownership transfers, licensing abroad and ownership changes that place control of China-based technology with foreign entities, including transactions already underway. Publicly available AI technologies are excluded, while certain international cooperation activities qualify for simplified licensing procedures.Statement follows. The draft list of proposed technologies and the technology export registration form are attached (in Chinese)....
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