China will impose export controls on certain aviation and aerospace components starting July 1, 2024, citing the need to safeguard national security and fulfill international obligations like non-proliferation[1][3][4]. The restrictions will apply to equipment, software and technologies related to manufacturing aerospace structures, engines, and spacesuits[1][4].
Exporters will need to apply for licenses from the Ministry of Commerce for items like gas turbine engines, molds for spacesuit parts, and advanced polymers used in bulletproof clothing[3][5]. China says the policy is not targeted at any specific country and is based on international practices of controlling exports of dual-use items[1][3].
Citations:
[1] https://english.www.gov.cn/news/202405/31/content_WS665924c8c6d0868f4e8e7b06.html
[2] https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MTcyMzkyMDYzNA
[3] https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-restrict-export-some-aviation-space-components-july-1-2024-05-31/
[4] https://www.worldecr.com/news/china-imposes-export-controls-on-aviation-and-space-technology-and-components/
[5] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/china-impose-controls-exports-aviation-094242720.html