CHINA will control exports of some aviation and space components from July 1, the Commerce Ministry announced, citing a need to protect the country's national security, reports Reuters.
Those wishing to export items including aerospace structural components as well as equipment and software used in engine manufacturing, among other things, will need to apply for an export licence, a statement countersigned by China's customs administration and central military commission said.
'In order to safeguard national security and interests, and fulfil international obligations such as non-proliferation, with the approval of the State Council and Central Military Commission, it has been decided to implement export controls on the following items,' the statement read.
The list also included gas turbine engines, moulds for manufacturing spacesuit parts, as well as the equipment and software used to make them, and advanced polymers used in bulletproof clothing.
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Those wishing to export items including aerospace structural components as well as equipment and software used in engine manufacturing, among other things, will need to apply for an export licence, a statement countersigned by China's customs administration and central military commission said.
'In order to safeguard national security and interests, and fulfil international obligations such as non-proliferation, with the approval of the State Council and Central Military Commission, it has been decided to implement export controls on the following items,' the statement read.
The list also included gas turbine engines, moulds for manufacturing spacesuit parts, as well as the equipment and software used to make them, and advanced polymers used in bulletproof clothing.
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