Export control on dual-use items is a common international practice and complies with Chinese laws, said He Yadong, spokesman of China's Ministry of Commerce, in Beijing on Thursday.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed a decree of the State Council to unveil regulations on export control of dual-use items, which will take effect on Dec 1, 2024.
Upholding a holistic approach to national security, the regulations, consisting of six chapters and 50 articles, were formulated to maintain international peace, coordinate high-quality development with high-level security, and improve export control capabilities of dual-use items.
Dual-use items mean goods, technologies and services that may be used either for civil purposes or for military purposes or to contribute to an increase in military potential, especially to design, develop, produce or use weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery.
At a press conference, the spokesman stressed that improper use of these items after export could pose risks to national security and undermine global peace and security.
He said the export control is in line with international practice and China's relevant laws.
"Export control is a common international practice. The introduction of these regulations serves to refine the law on export control, aiming to consolidate the current fragmented rules and regulations and ensure that policy provisions are more unified, standardized, and transparent, thereby enhancing their operability," he said.
Export control on dual-use items is common int'l practice: spokesman
