China considers new export curbs on solar, AI, biotech
China is considering a draft plan, "Announcement No. 48," to restrict exports of over 40 cutting-edge technologies, including next-generation solar manufacturing, AI models, and biotech platforms. This plan proposes a complete ban on 14 technologies and restrictions on 26 others, impacting countries like India seeking to reduce dependence on China.
Why it matters
These export curbs could significantly impact global supply chains for critical technologies, hindering other nations' efforts to develop their own advanced industries and reduce reliance on China. It signals a strategic move by China to control key technological advancements and their global dissemination.
China considers new export curbs on solar, AI, biotech left https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/cfsytv/article71591945.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2026-06-08T083940Z_683439900_RC2GPLAIKHDA_RTRMADP_3_NORTHKOREA-CHINA.jpg The draft plan, “Announcement No. 48”, proposes a complete export ban on 14 technologies and restrictions on 26 more, including next-generation solar technologies that could affect countries such as India seeking to reduce dependence on China Beijing China on Friday (October 16, 2026) announced a sweeping draft plan to restrict exports of more than 40 cutting-edge technologies, including solar manufacturing technologies, AI models, and some biotech platforms. A number of technologies related to the manufacture of solar cells have been listed for either a complete export ban or restricted exports. While the draft plan does not restrict most solar exports, the new controls on next-generation solar manufacturing technologies could impact efforts by countries including India to reduce dependence on China as they look to move up the solar chain.
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