China prepares export restrictions on 40 key technologies, mostly in AI

China is preparing new export restrictions on 40 key technologies, mainly in artificial intelligence, biopharmaceuticals, and solar energy sectors. The focus includes technologies such as large language models, gene therapy, and solar cell production.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Frontier Models, and 21 sources have reported it between 16 Oct 2026 and 25 Oct 2026.