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China adds 40 technologies in AI, biomedicine and PV for export controls in draft revised ...
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Fusion42 · 17 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
China has published a draft revision of its export control catalog adding 40 technologies in AI, biomedicine, and photovoltaic solar systems to safeguard national security, including prohibitions on core AI model technologies trained on sensitive data. The revision aims to prevent outflow of critical technologies while allowing compliant exports to continue.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Frontier Models, and 12 sources have reported it between 16 Oct 2026 and 17 Oct 2026.
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You face tighter limits on exporting AI and biotech technology from China this year. Adjust your supply chain and market approach as some core tech transfer now requires compliance with new export licensing.
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12 sources · first reported 16 Oct 2026 · latest 17 Oct 2026
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