China proposes lighter penalties for self-reported dual-use export violations
By MLex Staff ( November 3, 2026, 07:29 GMT | Insight) -- China's Ministry of Commerce has proposed new enforcement rules that would offer lighter penalties to companies that voluntarily disclose dual-use export-control violations or maintain effective compliance programs and promptly report and correct suspected breaches. The draft would also clarify investigation procedures, evidence collection and financial penalty calculations, while setting a six-month initial deadline for penalty decisions. Public comments are due by Nov. 29.Companies that voluntarily disclose violations of China's dual-use export controls or maintain effective compliance programs could receive lighter penalties under proposed rules, which would also clarify investigation procedures and how financial penalties are calculated....
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