China proposes controls on solar-manufacturing technologies
New reporting details a proposed addition of 12 photovoltaic technologies to China’s export-control catalogue.
By TomorrowNews · AI-assisted briefing · Briefing published 19 October 2026
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The commerce ministry’s Friday statement distinguishes technologies proposed for prohibition from others facing restrictions. Public consultation is scheduled to close November 15.
Reuters also reports interim registration requirements for some overseas transfers. The proposal should not be presented as a finalized blanket ban on solar equipment.
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