https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-commerce-ministry-announces-export-controls-for-tunnel-boring-machinesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-commerce-ministry-announces-export-controls-for-tunnel-boring-machineshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-commerce-ministry-announces-export-controls-for-tunnel-boring-machines#u149879Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:56:34 +0000China has announced strict new export controls covering tunnel boring machines, walking excavators, plateau-type wet shotcrete machines, drones, and dredging equipment. The regulations are scheduled to take effect on November 18, 2026. The Ministry of Commerce stated that the move is designed to safeguard national security and interests while fulfilling international nonproliferation obligations. According to a ministry spokesperson, the restricted items possess a clear dual-use nature applicable for both military and civilian purposes. The policy updates also optimize and adjust existing meas