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China commerce ministry announces export controls for tunnel boring machines
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Fusion42 · 19 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
China's commerce ministry announced new export controls on tunnel boring machines, requiring operators to obtain export licenses starting November 18, 2026. The controls target key construction equipment used especially in neighbouring India and follow adjustments to export measures on drone-related items and dredgers.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Industrial, and 16 sources have reported it between 19 Oct 2026 and 24 Oct 2026.
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Export controls on tunnel boring machines restrict entry to cross-border infrastructure projects. You should review your supply chain dependencies on Chinese equipment ahead of the November license deadline.
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16 sources · first reported 19 Oct 2026 · latest 24 Oct 2026
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