Ministry of Commerce: Strengthen export controls on dual-use items related to drones to the United States

On August 5th, the Ministry of Commerce issued a notice that, in accordance with relevant laws and regulations such as the Export Control Law of the People's Republic of China and the Regulations on the Export Control of Dual use Items of the People's Republic of China, in order to safeguard national security and interests, and fulfill international obligations such as non-proliferation, it has been decided to strengthen the export control of dual-use items related to drones to the United States. The relevant matters are hereby announced as follows: For the export of unmanned aerial vehicles, their key components, and related technologies listed in the "Dual Use Item Export Control List of the People's Republic of China" to the United States, strict review will be conducted on a case by case basis, and no licensing facilitation measures will be applied. This announcement will be officially implemented from the date of its publication.