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CHINA EXPORT-CONTROL REGULATORY LANDSCAPE

Trace the Rule.
Understand the Effect.

Start with a law, follow the legal relationship, then verify the current instrument against its primary source. The map makes hierarchy visible without hiding uncertainty or status changes.

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HOW TO READ THE LANDSCAPE

From Authority to Action

The map follows legal effect rather than publication date alone. Lines show why one instrument matters to another.

  1. 01
    Choose an anchor

    Begin with a foundational law or the control topic you are assessing.

  2. 02
    Follow the relationship

    Trace authority, implementation, repeal or suspension in either direction.

  3. 03
    Verify the source

    Open the Chinese record and official text before relying on a conclusion.

GUIDED STARTS

Choose a Regulatory Anchor

INTERACTIVE SOURCE MAP

Explore the Relationships

Search in English or Chinese. Select Trace on any instrument to isolate its immediate legal context.

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Showing 51 instruments and 53 relationships

AuthorisesA higher-level instrument provides authority or legal basis.

ImplementsA lower-level measure puts a law or regulation into operation.

Repeals / cancelsA later instrument removes the legal effect of an earlier one.

SuspendsImplementation is paused for a stated scope or period.

Laws

Statutory authority and governing principles

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In force

Export Control Law of the People's Republic of China

中华人民共和国出口管制法

The foundational statute for control lists, licensing, end-use and end-user controls, enforcement and extraterritorial application.

Framework
Source Record
Relationship Index
In force

Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law of the People's Republic of China

中华人民共和国反外国制裁法

The statutory basis for countermeasures against discriminatory restrictive measures imposed by foreign states.

Countermeasures
Source Record
Relationship Index
In force

Administrative Penalty Law of the People's Republic of China

中华人民共和国行政处罚法

The general framework governing administrative penalties and procedural safeguards in enforcement.

Framework
Source Record
In force

Administrative Licensing Law of the People's Republic of China

中华人民共和国行政许可法

The general procedural framework for administrative licences, including export-control licensing decisions.

Framework
Source Record

Administrative regulations

Rules that operationalise the statutes

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In force

Regulations of the PRC on Export Control of Dual-Use Items

中华人民共和国两用物项出口管制条例

The central implementing regulation for dual-use export controls, effective 1 December 2024.

Dual-use
Source Record
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In force

Provisions on Implementing the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law of the PRC

实施《中华人民共和国反外国制裁法》的规定

The implementing framework for countermeasures under the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law, effective in 2025.

Countermeasures
Source Record
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Announcements & orders

Measures that apply, suspend or cancel controls

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In force

MOFCOM & GACC Announcement No. 70 (2025) — six export-control announcements suspended

商务部、海关总署公告2025年第70号：暂停实施第55、56、57、58、61、62号公告

Suspends Announcements Nos. 55, 56, 57, 58, 61 and 62 of 2025 until 10 November 2026.

Rare earths & mineralsDual-use
Source Record
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In force

MOFCOM Announcement No. 34 (2026) — strengthened controls on drone-related dual-use exports to the United States

商务部公告2026年第34号：加强无人机相关两用物项对美国出口管制

Requires strict case-by-case review, without licence facilitation, for exports to the United States of listed drones, key components and related technologies.

Dual-useCountermeasures
Source Record
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In force

MOFCOM Order No. 2 (2026) — countermeasures against six US entities

商务部令2026年第2号：对应用DNA科学公司等6家美国实体采取反制措施

Adds six United States entities to the countermeasure list and prohibits relevant transactions and cooperation by organizations and individuals in China.

Countermeasures
Source Record
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In force

MOFCOM Order No. 3 (2026) — countermeasures against Compliance Testing LLC

商务部令2026年第3号：对美国合规性测试公司采取反制措施

Adds Compliance Testing LLC to the countermeasure list and prohibits relevant transactions and cooperation by organizations and individuals in China.

Countermeasures
Source Record
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In force

GACC Announcement No. 78 (2026) — declaration requirements for exports of drones and related items

海关总署公告2026年第78号：规范无人机及相关物项出口申报

Requires exporters to identify controlled status and accurately declare control codes, restriction identifiers, declaration elements and supporting information for drones and related items.

Dual-useCustoms
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Suspended until 2026-11-10

MOFCOM & GACC Announcement No. 55 (2025) — superhard-material items

商务部 海关总署公告2025年第55号：对超硬材料相关物项实施出口管制

Export controls for selected superhard-material items; implementation is currently suspended.

Rare earths & minerals
Source Record
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Suspended until 2026-11-10

MOFCOM & GACC Announcement No. 56 (2025) — rare-earth equipment and feedstock items

商务部 海关总署公告2025年第56号：对部分稀土设备和原辅料相关物项实施出口管制

Export controls for selected rare-earth equipment and feedstocks; implementation is currently suspended.

Rare earths & minerals
Source Record
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Suspended until 2026-11-10

MOFCOM & GACC Announcement No. 57 (2025) — selected medium and heavy rare-earth items

商务部 海关总署公告2025年第57号：对部分中重稀土相关物项实施出口管制

Export controls for selected medium and heavy rare-earth items; implementation is currently suspended.

Rare earths & minerals
Source Record
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Suspended until 2026-11-10

MOFCOM & GACC Announcement No. 58 (2025) — lithium batteries and artificial-graphite anode materials

商务部 海关总署公告2025年第58号：对锂电池和人造石墨负极材料相关物项实施出口管制

Export controls for specified lithium-battery and artificial-graphite anode materials; implementation is currently suspended.

Dual-useRare earths & minerals
Source Record
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Suspended until 2026-11-10

MOFCOM Announcement No. 61 (2025) — overseas rare-earth-related items

商务部公告2025年第61号：对境外相关稀土物项实施出口管制

Export controls for specified rare-earth-related items outside China; implementation is currently suspended.

Rare earths & minerals
Source Record
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Suspended until 2026-11-10

MOFCOM Announcement No. 62 (2025) — rare-earth-related technologies

商务部公告2025年第62号：对稀土相关技术实施出口管制

Export controls for specified rare-earth-related technologies; implementation is currently suspended.

Rare earths & mineralsTechnology export
Source Record
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Cancelled

MOFCOM Order No. 5 (2025) — countermeasures against two EU financial institutions

商务部令2025年第5号：对欧盟两家金融机构采取反制措施

Imposed countermeasures on two European Union financial institutions; the measures were cancelled in 2026.

Countermeasures
Source Record
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Partly suspended until 2026-11-27

MOFCOM Announcement No. 46 (2024) — strengthened controls on relevant dual-use exports to the United States

商务部公告2024年第46号：关于加强相关两用物项对美国出口管制

Strengthens controls on relevant dual-use exports to the United States; part of the announcement is currently suspended.

Dual-useCountermeasures
Source Record
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In force

MOFCOM Announcement No. 26 (2026) — reporting violations involving strategic-mineral dual-use controls

商务部公告2026年第26号：进一步完善战略矿产两用物项出口管制违法违规行为举报处理工作

Strengthens the reporting and handling mechanism for suspected violations involving strategic-mineral dual-use items.

Dual-useRare earths & minerals
Source Record
Relationship Index
In force

MOFCOM Announcement No. 63 (2023) — prohibited import and export goods catalogues

商务部公告2023年第63号：公布《禁止进口货物目录（第九批）》和《禁止出口货物目录（第八批）》

Publishes the ninth batch of prohibited imports and the eighth batch of prohibited exports.

Prohibited goods
Source Record
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In force

MOFCOM & GACC Announcement No. 29 (2026) — temporary prohibition on helium exports

商务部 海关总署公告2026年第29号：对氦气实施临时禁止出口管理

Introduces temporary prohibited-export administration for helium.

Prohibited goods
Source Record
In force

Notice on preventing diversion of drug-making materials, non-scheduled precursor chemicals and equipment

国家禁毒委员会办公室通告：提醒防范制毒物品和非列管可制毒化学品及设备流失

A risk notice concerning diversion of controlled and non-scheduled materials and equipment used to manufacture drugs.

Drug precursors
Source Record
In force

Unreliable Entity List notice — anti-drone technology companies and other foreign entities listed

不可靠实体清单工作机制公告：将反无人机技术公司等外国实体列入不可靠实体清单

Adds specified foreign entities, including anti-drone technology companies, to the Unreliable Entity List.

Unreliable entitiesCountermeasures
Source Record
In force

MOFCOM & MOST Announcement No. 57 (2023) — Catalogue of Technologies Prohibited or Restricted from Export

商务部 科技部公告2023年第57号：公布《中国禁止出口限制出口技术目录》

Publishes the current catalogue used to identify technologies prohibited or restricted from export.

Technology export
Source Record
PROVENANCE BEFORE PRESENTATION

Verify Before You Rely

Relationship lines are editorially reviewed against the underlying instruments. They help navigate the system; they do not replace reading the operative text or obtaining advice for a specific matter.

Practical verification checklist

Scope · evidence · decision trail

Use the steps below to review this page. Verify the complete official text before making a decision. Seek qualified advice when needed.

  1. Define the decision

    State the exact decision, owner, deadline, trade direction and required evidence. Do this before you search.

  2. Identify every party

    Confirm each legal name and alias. Check registration, ownership, control, intermediaries, carriers, banks and beneficial owners.

  3. Describe the item

    Record the item’s function, operating principle, material, model and performance. Include software, technology, accessories and decisive parameters.

  4. Check classification

    Treat customs and export-control classification as separate tasks. Keep the facts, assumptions and reasoning for each result.

  5. Map the route

    Confirm origin, departure, destination and transit points. Include re-export, remote access, technology transfer and each delivery path.

  6. Verify end use

    Identify the stated purpose and real operating environment. Check integration, sensitive sectors, military links and prohibited uses.

  7. Verify end users

    Check the purchaser, consignee, end user, operator and parent company. Identify anyone who can redirect or control the item.

  8. Read the complete source

    Treat a search result as a lead. Read the official scope, definitions, notes, exclusions, annexes and licence conditions.

  9. Check current measures

    Use the version effective on the transaction date. Review later notices, temporary controls, destination measures and policy changes.

  10. Test exceptions carefully

    Prove every condition before using an exception or exemption. Apply the same rule to licence facilitation and general authorisations.

  11. Resolve contradictions

    Pause when names, codes, documents, routes, prices or explanations conflict. Obtain evidence instead of filling gaps with assumptions.

  12. Escalate uncertainty

    Send unresolved questions to the compliance owner or a qualified adviser. This includes classification, ownership, use, destination and licensing.

  13. Keep an audit trail

    Keep source links, files, checksums, screenshots, search terms and results. Record the reviewer, approvals and final reasoning.

  14. Schedule re-checks

    Set a new review date for open transactions. Re-check changing parties, destinations, specifications, official lists and licences.