Developing | China mulls new tech export bans covering AI, biotech and solar power

DevelopingChina mulls new tech export bans covering AI, biotech and solar power

The draft plan would cover 14 technologies ranging from artificial intelligence to photovoltaic solar power

China on Friday unveiled a draft plan to impose new export bans affecting 14 technologies in sectors ranging from artificial intelligence to biotechnology and photovoltaic solar power.

The notice – jointly issued by China’s Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Science and Technology – proposes export bans for AI-driven technology for generating and mutating malicious code; certain cell and gene therapy technology platforms; and technology for producing certain kinds of solar cell modules.

It also lists a further 26 technologies from the three sectors that would face fresh export restrictions.

The government will begin a one-month public consultation for the draft plan starting on Friday.