Global Markets
Home›Global Markets›Trade & Tariffs›China to allow exit bans over export control and tech…
China to allow exit bans over export control and tech transfer breaches
The rules, announced by the State Council and due to start September 15, could also be used against officials tied to foreign residency or nationality and Chinese nationals who committed crimes overseas.
China’s cabinet, the State Council, has announced new regulations that would allow authorities to ban individuals from leaving the country if they breach export controls or technology transfer rules. The measures are set to take effect on September 15, and enforcement would involve the Ministry of Commerce and other departments.
Under the new framework, exit bans can be imposed when a breach is deemed to endanger national industrial or technological security. The regulations also create a pathway for exit bans involving officials linked to seeking foreign nationality or residency.
The move comes as Beijing has expanded export controls on a broader range of items, including critical minerals, rare earths and dual use goods used in both civilian and military applications, according to SCMP Economy.
The changes add to the compliance and enforcement tools China is deploying around sensitive technology and controlled trade, with potential implications for how firms and individuals manage cross border activity linked to export controlled areas.