China Moves to Expand Export Controls – Key Considerations for Korean Companies

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2026.10.29.

On October 16, 2026, China's Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Science and Technology announced, via Notice No. 2026-48, that they had released a draft amendment to the "List of Technologies Subject to Export Prohibition and Export Restrictions" and would accept public comments until November 15. A total of 40 technologies are proposed for inclusion – 23 in AI, 5 in biopharmaceuticals, and 12 in solar power – divided into 14 scheduled for export prohibition and 26 scheduled for export restriction. The list includes large-scale AI models and agents, cell and gene therapies, and technologies related to the manufacture of polysilicon, wafers, and solar cells; the final scope will be determined following the public comment period.

For more details, please refer to the full report attached below.

Attachment China Moves to Expand Export Controls – Key Considerations for Korean Companies.pdf

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