From TikTok to AI models, China is expanding its control over technology exports

China has proposed export controls on 40 advanced technologies including AI models, biomedicine, and solar panel manufacturing. Companies must now report any foreign transfer of these technologies, with future export license requirements planned, while China continues negotiating with the EU over rare earth export permits impacting electric vehicle and renewable energy sectors.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML, and 16 sources have reported it between 16 Oct 2026 and 18 Oct 2026.