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 […]
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