The Bureau of Industry and Security at the U.S. Department of Commerce has issued a final rule revising its licensing policy for certain advanced semiconductors exported to China and Macau. This update is part of the broader U.S. strategy to tighten technology export controls and limit China’s access to sensitive technologies. The revised framework introduces […]
China tightens dual-use export controls toward Japan China has clarified the scope of its newly announced dual-use export restrictions affecting Japan. According to Beijing, the measures are specifically targeted at Japanese military companies and do not apply to civilian operators. The announcement comes amid heightened diplomatic tensions and reflects Beijing’s broader effort to reinforce its […]
A new enforcement case targeting AI and semiconductor exports U.S. federal prosecutors have charged two individuals for their involvement in a scheme designed to illegally acquire and export advanced Nvidia AI chips to China and Hong Kong, in violation of U.S. export control regulations. The case illustrates the increasing enforcement focus on artificial intelligence and […]
On November 27, the Chinese government released a new white paper entitled “China’s Arms Control, Disarmament and Non-Proliferation in the New Era”. This strategic document outlines Beijing’s official position on arms control and provides insight into its broader security and non-proliferation policy. The white paper presents China as a committed participant in multilateral mechanisms, particularly […]
On 12 October, 2025, the Dutch government took control of semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia, citing serious governance deficiencies and concerns over the potential transfer of sensitive technologies to its Chinese parent company Wingtech Technology, owner since 2018. This rare intervention, justified on national security grounds, reflects Europe’s increasing vigilance toward foreign acquisitions in strategic sectors. In […]
China is undergoing a significant overhaul of its export control regime with the introduction of a fully redesigned framework structured into six chapters and fifty articles. This new regulatory architecture aims to modernize the rules governing dual-use items, reinforce oversight on sensitive transfers, and provide authorities with greater visibility over exports that may affect national […]
On October 30, 2025 during a meeting in South Korea between the U.S. and Chinese presidents, President Trump announced the conclusion of a renewable one-year agreement suspending China’s export restrictions on rare earth elements. These restrictions, originally adopted on October 9, had raised major concerns across global industries dependent on these critical materials. This temporary […]
A recent investigation has shed light on a worrying mechanism: Diamond Aircraft, through its subsidiary Austro Engines, is allegedly indirectly involved in supplying engines to Russia via a Chinese intermediary.These engines, which have been subject to strict restrictions since the 2014 European embargo on military equipment, are said to have been used for the maintenance […]