Import and Export Trade Data

In June 2026, China’s total import and export value was 699.15 billion US dollars, representing a month-on-month increase of 7.9% compared to May of this year and a year-on-year increase of 30.6% compared to May of last year. Regarding exports, the value of exports in June was 412.39 billion US dollars, marking a month-on-month increase of 9.5% compared to May of this year and a year-on-year increase of 27% compared to May of last year; Regarding imports, the value of imports in June was 286.76 billion US dollars, representing a month-on-month increase of 5.7% compared to May of this year and a year-on-year increase of 36% compared to May of last year. The trade surplus in goods amounted to 125.62 billion US dollars, with a cumulative surplus of 575.98 billion US dollars from January to June.

In June 2026, imports of mechanical and electrical products totaled 862.89 (exports: 1780.4) billion yuan, while cumulative imports from January to June totaled 4405.23 (exports:9356.66) billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 28% in imports (exports:20.1%);In June, imports of integrated circuits totaled 53.7 (exports: 31.68) billion units, with an import value of 407.73 (exports:261.3) billion yuan. From January to June, imports of integrated circuits totaled 2063.48 (exports:1226.35) billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 50.1% in imports (exports:88.7%);In June, imports of medical devices totaled 7.54 (14.42) billion yuan; from January to June, imports of medical devices totaled 39.89 (77.07) billion yuan, representing a year-on-year decrease of 7.7% in imports (exports increased by 10.1%).

1.General Administration of Customs Announcement No. 77 of 2026 (Announcement on Standardising Export Declarations for Lathes, Milling Machines, Grinding Machines and Related Items)

http://www.customs.gov.cn/customs/2026-06/08/article_2026060815495728350.html

Release Date：June 8, 2026

Effective Date：June 30, 2026

Policy Interpretation:

To further strengthen the precise control over the export of lathes, milling machines, grinding machines and related items such as material processing and production equipment with similar functions, this Announcement will come into force on 30 June 2026. To ensure that exporting enterprises have a comprehensive understanding of the background and key provisions of the Announcement, the following interpretation of relevant issues is provided:

I. Background to the Announcement

To safeguard national security and interests, and to fulfil international obligations such as non-proliferation, the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs, with the approval of the State Council, have published the 2026 ‘Catalogue for the Administration of Import and Export Licences for Dual-Use Items and Technologies’, imposing export controls on the relevant items. To implement these export control requirements and guide enterprises in making compliant and accurate declarations, the General Administration of Customs has clarified the export declaration requirements for lathes, milling machines, grinding machines and material processing production equipment with similar functions.

II. Interpretation of the Main Content of the Announcement

(1) Clarification of the Scope of Goods.

The terms ‘lathes, milling machines, grinding machines and material-processing production equipment with similar functions’ as used in this Announcement refer to machine tools and any combinations thereof listed in the ‘Export Control List of Dual-Use Items of the People’s Republic of China’ that are used for cutting or machining metals, ceramics or composite materials and which, according to the manufacturer’s technical specifications, can be equipped with electronic devices capable of performing ‘contouring control’ simultaneously along two or more axes.

(2) Clarification of Declaration Requirements.

Firstly, the identification of export items must be strengthened. Export operators must truthfully declare whether the items are subject to control and, as required, provide relevant information in the remarks column.

Secondly, regarding the requirements for declaring goods. For lathes, milling machines, grinding machines and material processing and production equipment with similar functions, operators must refer to the declaration elements for prohibited, restricted and controlled items (available in the ‘Parameter Query’ section of the ‘China International Trade Single Window’) and, in accordance with the ‘Standard Declaration Category’ to which the goods belong, truthfully complete the corresponding details in the ‘Prohibited, Restricted and Controlled Identification Code’ and ‘Prohibited, Restricted and Controlled Declaration Elements’ fields of the customs declaration form; In the ‘Specifications and Model’ field of Category C express consignment declaration forms and cross-border e-commerce declaration lists, select ‘Other’ and truthfully enter the item name and description (including, but not limited to, characteristics and intended use); for cross-border e-commerce declaration lists, the simplified declaration mode (i.e. declaring only the first four digits of the tariff code) must not be used; the full tariff code must be declared.

Thirdly, regarding the reporting requirements for relevant enterprises. The full name of the overseas consignee, in Chinese or English, must be entered on customs declarations, Category C express consignment declarations and cross-border e-commerce declaration lists. For cross-border e-commerce declaration lists, information regarding the domestic manufacturer or distributor of the goods must be provided; the names of e-commerce platforms or agent enterprises must not be entered as substitutes.

Fourthly, regarding the submission of supporting documents. When submitting a customs declaration form, relevant documents such as contracts, invoices and technical documentation must be uploaded; Class C express consignment declaration forms may be submitted in paper form or on CD-ROM; cross-border e-commerce declaration lists do not require the submission of the aforementioned documents.

Fifthly, the information provided must be true, complete and accurate, and must be consistent with the supporting documents (such as contracts, invoices and technical documentation) and logistics information. Should Customs raise any queries, the declarant will bear the relevant liability. Furthermore, the notice clarifies the declaration requirements for goods entering and leaving Customs special supervision zones and bonded supervision areas.

(3) Examples of information to be provided.

1. For lathes, milling machines, grinding machines and material processing production equipment with similar functions, in addition to completing the declaration in accordance with the *Specifications for Completing the Import and Export Goods Declaration Form of the Customs of the People’s Republic of China*, the following must also be entered in the ‘Remarks’ section as shown in the examples: ‘Item 1 Export Control Code: 2B201.a’, or ‘Not subject to export controls’, and relevant supporting documents such as contracts, invoices and technical documentation must be attached.

2. For lathes, milling machines, grinding machines and material processing production equipment with similar functions, the commodity HS code must first be entered, followed by the “Prohibited, Restricted and Controlled Identification Code” and “Prohibited, Restricted and Controlled Declaration Elements” item by item, as prompted by the “Single Window” system, clearly specifying the specific performance indicators.

2.General Administration of Customs Announcement No. 78 of 2026 (Announcement on Standardising Export Declarations for Drones and Related Items)

http://www.customs.gov.cn/customs/2026-06/09/article_2026060916145031632.html

Release Date: June 9, 2026

Effective Date:June 30, 2026

Policy Interpretation:

To further strengthen the targeted control of exports of drones and related items, this Announcement will come into force on 30 June 2026. To ensure that exporting enterprises have a comprehensive understanding of the background and key provisions of the Announcement, the following interpretation of relevant issues is provided:

I. Background to the Announcement

To safeguard national security and interests, and to fulfil international obligations such as non-proliferation, the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs, with the approval of the State Council, have published the 2026 ‘Catalogue for the Administration of Import and Export Licences for Dual-Use Items and Technologies’, imposing export controls on relevant items. To implement these export control requirements and guide enterprises in making compliant and accurate declarations, the General Administration of Customs has clarified the declaration requirements for the export of drones and related items.

II. Interpretation of the Main Content of the Announcement

(1) Clarification of the Scope of Goods.

The term ’drones and related items’ as used in this Notice refers to unmanned aerial vehicles, unmanned airships and related equipment and components, and civilian anti-unmanned aerial vehicle systems, amongst others.

(2) Clarification of Declaration Requirements.

Firstly, enhanced identification of export items. Export operators must truthfully declare whether the goods are subject to control and fill in the relevant information in the remarks column as required.

Secondly, regarding the requirements for declaring goods. For drones and related items, operators must refer to the declaration elements for prohibited, restricted and controlled goods (available under the ‘Parameter Query’ section of the ‘China International Trade Single Window’ platform) and, in accordance with the ‘Standard Declaration Category’ to which the goods belong, truthfully complete the corresponding details in the ‘Prohibited, Restricted and Controlled Identification Code’ and ‘Prohibited, Restricted and Controlled Declaration Elements’ fields of the customs declaration form; In the ‘Specifications and Model’ field of Category C express consignment declaration forms and cross-border e-commerce declaration lists, under ‘Other’, accurately enter the name and description of the item (including, but not limited to, its characteristics and intended use); for cross-border e-commerce declaration lists, the simplified declaration mode (i.e. declaring only the first four digits of the tariff code) must not be used; the full tariff code must be declared.

Thirdly, regarding the reporting requirements for relevant enterprises. The full name of the overseas consignee, in Chinese or English, must be entered on customs declarations, Category C express consignment declarations and cross-border e-commerce declaration lists. For cross-border e-commerce declaration lists, information regarding the domestic manufacturer or distributor of the goods must be provided; the names of e-commerce platforms or agent enterprises must not be entered as substitutes.

Fourthly, regarding the submission of supporting documents. When submitting a customs declaration form, relevant documents such as contracts, invoices and technical documentation must be uploaded; Class C express consignment declaration forms may be submitted in paper form or on CD-ROM; cross-border e-commerce declaration lists do not require the submission of the aforementioned documents.

Fifth, the information provided must be true, complete and accurate, and must be consistent with the accompanying documents—such as contracts, invoices and technical documentation—as well as logistics information. Should Customs raise any queries, the declarant will bear the relevant liability. Furthermore, the notice clarifies the declaration requirements for goods entering and leaving Customs special supervision zones and bonded supervision areas.

(3) Examples of information to be provided.

1. For drones and related items, in addition to completing the declaration in accordance with the *Specifications for the Completion of Import and Export Goods Declaration Forms of the Customs of the People’s Republic of China*, the following examples must also be entered in the ‘Remarks’ field: for example, ‘Export Control Code for Item 1: 9A012.a’, or ‘Not subject to export controls’, accompanied by relevant supporting documents such as contracts, invoices and technical documentation.

2. For drones and related items, the HS code for the goods must first be entered, followed by the “Prohibited, Restricted or Controlled Identification Code” and “Prohibited, Restricted or Controlled Declaration Elements” item by item, as prompted by the “Single Window” system, clearly specifying the specific performance parameters.

3.General Administration of Customs Announcement No. 83 of 2026 (Announcement on the Publication of Templates for Legal Documents Concerning Customs Inspection, Quarantine and Administrative Penalties)

http://www.customs.gov.cn/customs/2026-06/16/article_2026061608441456901.html

Release Date:June 15, 2026

Effective Date: June 15, 2026

Policy Interpretation:

To thoroughly implement Xi Jinping’s Thought on the Rule of Law, fulfil the requirements for strict, standardised, fair and civilised law enforcement, and enhance the standardisation of administrative penalty enforcement in customs inspection and quarantine, the General Administration of Customs has officially issued the ‘Templates for Legal Documents on Customs Inspection and Quarantine Administrative Penalties’ (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Document Templates’). The relevant content of the Announcement is interpreted as follows:

I. Background to the Formulation

Administrative penalties for inspection and quarantine are a crucial aspect of law enforcement by the customs authorities in fortifying the national security barrier and safeguarding the health and safety of the public. As the legal framework for inspection and quarantine continues to improve and the requirements for standardised law enforcement continue to rise, the need for legal documents relating to administrative penalties for inspection and quarantine to meet procedural standards and ensure precise application of the law has become increasingly prominent. To better meet the needs of law enforcement practice, the General Administration of Customs has formulated the ‘Document Templates’ to standardise documentation, provide law enforcement officers with a uniform and standardised reference for enforcement, effectively safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of parties subject to administrative penalties, and further enhance the transparency and credibility of law enforcement.

II. Main Content

The ’ Document Templates’ comprise a total of 55 standard documents, including 45 relating to administrative penalties and 10 relating to administrative enforcement measures, thereby forming a comprehensive system of legal documents for administrative penalties in the field of inspection and quarantine.

The administrative penalty documents cover the entire process from case filing and investigation, through notification and hearings, to the service of decisions and the enforcement and closure of cases. They primarily include: investigation and evidence-gathering documents such as the ‘Notice of Investigation’, ‘Notice of Interrogation (Questioning)’, ‘Interrogation Transcript’ and ‘Sampling Record Form for Inbound and Outbound Goods/Items’;notification and decision documents such as the ‘Notice of Administrative Penalty’, ‘Decision on Administrative Penalty’ and ‘Decision on Non-Imposition of Administrative Penalty’; as well as other documents such as the ‘Notice to Rectify’ and ‘Decision on Approval of Deferral or Instalment Payment of Fines’.

Administrative enforcement documents cover all stages of administrative enforcement, including seizure, detention, impoundment, demands for payment and compulsory enforcement. These primarily include: ‘Decision on Seizure (Detention, Impoundment)’, ‘List of Seized (Detained, Impounded) Items’, ‘On-Site Record of Seizure (Detention, Impoundment)’, ‘Notice of Release from Seizure (Detention, Impoundment)’, ‘Decision on Compulsory Enforcement’ and ‘Decision on Substitute Performance’, amongst others.

III. Main Features

(1) Balancing uniformity of law enforcement with the specific characteristics of inspection and quarantine. These documents are effectively aligned with current customs administrative penalty documents, maintaining uniformity in format, essential elements and wording for general procedural documents; at the same time, given the specific nature of inspection and quarantine cases in terms of the nature of the offences and the application of the law, they are closely aligned with inspection and quarantine laws and regulations in terms of enforcement procedures and the citation of provisions, ensuring professional and precise law enforcement.

(2) Enhancing the standardisation of law enforcement. The requirements of laws, regulations and rules—including the *Administrative Penalties Law of the People’s Republic of China*, the *Administrative Compulsory Measures Law of the People’s Republic of China* and the *Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on Procedures for the Handling of Administrative Penalty Cases by Customs*—have been incorporated into the document templates. Uniform and clear provisions have been established for key law enforcement stages, ensuring that procedures are lawful, content is complete and terminology is standardised, thereby effectively enhancing the standardisation and practicality of the documents.

(3) Strengthening public convenience services and the protection of rights and interests. The format, content and legal basis of the documents are clear and unambiguous, enabling parties to quickly grasp the core information contained therein, thereby enhancing the efficiency of communication during law enforcement and the standard of public convenience services. The documents clearly set out key stages of law enforcement, the legal basis and the rights and obligations of the parties, effectively safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of administrative counterparts, including their right to be informed, their right to make statements and present defences, and their right to seek redress.

4.General Administration of Customs Announcement No. 89 of 2026 (Announcement on the Publication of New Formats for Legal Documents Used by Customs in Handling Administrative Review Cases)

http://www.customs.gov.cn/customs/2026-06/30/article_2026063011294815089.html

Release Date:June 30, 2026

Effective Date: July 01 ,2026

The ‘Implementing Regulations of the Administrative Review Law of the People’s Republic of China’ (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Regulations’) shall come into force on 1 July 2026. In accordance with the provisions of the Regulations, the General Administration of Customs hereby adds certain legal documents to those set out in General Administration of Customs Announcement No. 6 of 2024 (Announcement on Adjusting the Formats of Legal Documents for Customs Handling of Administrative Review Cases).

1. Notice of Administrative Review

2. Notice of Voluntary Correction of an Administrative Penalty Decision

3. Notice of Referral of an Administrative Review Case to a Higher-Level Authority

5.Ministry of Commerce Announcement No. 22 of 2026: Publication of the Decision on the Inheritance of Anti-Dumping Duty Rates for Enterprises Subject to Anti-Dumping Measures on Imports of Copolymerised Formaldehyde Originating in the Republic of Korea, Thailand and Malaysia

https://www.mofcom.gov.cn/zcfb/blgg/art/2026/art_1e84019c9e33452e92e6ec705c62af71.html

Release Date: June 4, 2026

Effective Date: June 5, 2026

On 17 April and 22 April 2026, the Ministry of Commerce received applications from Daicel HPP Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. and KOLON INDUSTRIES, INC. respectively. The aforementioned companies requested to succeed, respectively, to the anti-dumping duty rates and other rights and obligations applicable to Polyplastics Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd. and KOLON ENP, INC. under the anti-dumping measures concerning copolymerised polyformaldehyde originating in the Republic of Korea, Thailand and Malaysia. The Ministry of Commerce has conducted an investigation and made a decision on the succession of duty rates. The relevant matters are hereby announced as follows:

I. Anti-dumping rates applicable to the original companies

On 23 October 2017, the Ministry of Commerce issued Announcement No. 61 of 2017, deciding to impose anti-dumping measures on imports of copolymerised polyformaldehyde originating in the Republic of Korea, Thailand and Malaysia, for a period of five years. On 23 October 2023, the Ministry of Commerce issued Announcement No. 38 of 2023, deciding to continue levying anti-dumping duties on imports of copolymerised polyformaldehyde originating in the Republic of Korea, Thailand and Malaysia, for a period of five years. Under the aforementioned anti-dumping measures, the anti-dumping duty rate applicable to Baoli Plastics (Asia-Pacific) Co., Ltd. is 8.0%, whilst that applicable to Kolon Plastics Co., Ltd. is 6.2%.On 20 June 2024, the Ministry of Commerce issued Announcement No. 22 of 2024, deciding that Koro ENP Co., Ltd. would succeed Koro Plastics Co., Ltd. in respect of the anti-dumping duty rates applicable to copolymerised polyformaldehyde under the anti-dumping measures, as well as other rights and obligations.Currently, the anti-dumping duty rate applicable to Polyplastics (Asia-Pacific) Co., Ltd. is 8.0%, whilst that applicable to Koron ENP Co., Ltd. is 6.2%.

II. Investigation Procedure

On 17 April 2026, Daicel Engineering Plastics Malaysia Sdn Bhd submitted an application to the Ministry of Commerce, stating that, following a reorganisation by its parent company in the form of an absorption-type demerger, Polyplastics (Asia-Pacific) Co., Ltd. had been renamed Daicel Engineering Plastics Malaysia Sdn Bhd.Daisel Engineering Plastics Malaysia Sdn Bhd requested to succeed to the rights and obligations of Baoli Plastics (Asia-Pacific) Co., Ltd. under the anti-dumping measures on copolymerised polyformaldehyde originating in the Republic of Korea, Thailand and Malaysia.Daisel Engineering Plastics Malaysia Sdn Bhd also submitted the resolutions of the board of directors and the general meeting of shareholders concerning the absorption-type demerger; business licences and company registers before and after the name change; the articles of association; lists of shareholders and directors; details of production equipment and processes; raw material suppliers and customers; information on related parties; details of production capacity and output; and relevant notarised documents.

On 22 April 2026, Koron Industries Co., Ltd. submitted an application to the Ministry of Commerce, stating that Koron ENP Co., Ltd. had been absorbed by its parent company, Koron Industries Co., Ltd. Koron Industries Co., Ltd. requested to succeed to the rights and obligations of Koron ENP Co., Ltd. in relation to the anti-dumping measures on copolymer polyformaldehyde imposed on South Korea, Thailand and Malaysia. Kelong Industrial Co., Ltd. also submitted the board of directors’ and shareholders’ meeting resolutions concerning the merger, the merger agreement, business licences and corporate registers before and after the name change, the articles of association, a list of shareholders and directors, details of production facilities and processes, raw material suppliers and customers, information on related parties, production capacity and output figures, as well as relevant notarised documents.

The Ministry of Commerce notified the Chinese copolymerised polyformaldehyde industry of the aforementioned application. The Chinese copolymerised polyformaldehyde industry raised no objections.

III. Determination of the Succession Tax Rate

Following a review, the Ministry of Commerce considers that the application submitted by the aforementioned company meets the requirements and is supported by the relevant evidence. There have been no material changes to the company’s production facilities, production capacity, supplier relationships, customer base, sales channels or operational management in relation to copolymerised polyformaldehyde since the change of name.

Accordingly, the Ministry of Commerce has decided:

(1) Daicel HPP Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. shall succeed to the 8.0% anti-dumping duty rate applicable to Polyplastics Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd. under the anti-dumping measures on copolymerised polyformaldehyde, as well as all other rights and obligations.

(2) Kolon Industries, Inc. shall succeed to the 6.2% anti-dumping duty rate and other rights and obligations applicable to Kolon ENP, Inc. under the anti-dumping measures on copolymerised polyformaldehyde.

(3) Copolymerised polyformaldehyde exported to China under the name of Polyplastics Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd. shall be subject to the anti-dumping duty rate of 9.5% applicable to ‘other Malaysian companies’ under the anti-dumping measures on copolymerised polyformaldehyde.

(4) Copolymerised polyformaldehyde exported to China under the name of KOLON ENP, Inc. shall be subject to the anti-dumping duty rate of 30.4% applicable to ‘other South Korean companies’ under the anti-dumping measures on copolymerised polyformaldehyde.

IV. This Announcement shall take effect from 5 June 2026

6.Ministry of Commerce Announcement No. 23 of 2026: Announcement of the Decision to Include 10 US Entities on the Export Control List

https://www.mofcom.gov.cn/zcfb/blgg/art/2026/art_cb9dd3d600a64f1ba4ed184ec5fcf55c.html

Release Date:June 22, 2026

Effective Date: June 22, 2026

In accordance with the relevant provisions of laws and regulations such as the Export Control Law of the People’s Republic of China and the Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the Export Control of Dual-Use Items, and in order to safeguard national security and interests and fulfil international obligations such as non-proliferation, it has been decided to include 10 US entities, including Aviox Corporation, on the export control list and to adopt the following measures:

1. Export operators are prohibited from exporting dual-use items to the aforementioned 10 entities; organisations and individuals from any country or region are prohibited from transferring or supplying dual-use items originating in China to the aforementioned entities; any relevant export activities currently underway shall be ceased immediately.

2. Where exports are genuinely necessary under exceptional circumstances, export operators shall submit an application to the Ministry of Commerce.

This announcement shall come into force on the date of its publication.

Export Control List

(22 June 2026)

1. Aveox, Inc.

Address: 2265A Ward Ave., Simi Valley, CA, USA

Postcode: 93065

Common Name: AVEOX

2. Red Cat Holdings, Inc.

Address: 2800 S West Temple St., Unit 2, South Salt Lake, UT, USA

Postcode: 84115

Common name: Red Cat

3. Teal Drones, Inc.

Address: 2800 S West Temple St., Unit 2, South Salt Lake, UT, USA

Postcode: 84115

Commonly known as: Teal Drones, iDrone

4. IMSAR, LLC

Address: 940 S 2000 W #140, Springville, UT, USA

Postcode: 84663

Commonly known as: IMSAR

5. Jaia Robotics, Inc.

Address: 22 Burnside St, Bristol, RI, USA

Postcode: 02809

Common name: Jaia Robotics

6. Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp.

Address: 10 Longs Peak Drive, Broomfield, CO, USA

Postcode: 80301

Commonly known as: Ball Aerospace, Space & Mission Systems business of BAE Systems

7. Oshkosh Defence, LLC

Address: 2307 Oregon Street, Oshkosh, WI, USA

Postcode: 54902

Commonly known as: Oshkosh Defense

8. L3Harris Maritime Services, Inc.

Address: 3835 E Princess Anne Rd, Norfolk, VA, USA

Postcode: 23502

Common name: L3Harris Maritime

9. MP Materials Corp.

Address: 1700 S Pavilion Centre Drive, 8th Floor, Las Vegas, NV, USA

Postcode: 89135

Commonly known as: MP Materials

10. USA Rare Earth, Inc.

Address: 100 W Airport Rd, Stillwater, OK, USA

Postcode: 74075

Commonly Used Names: USAR, USARE

7.Ministry of Commerce Announcement No. 26 of 2026: Publication of Matters Concerning the Further Improvement of the Handling of Reports on Violations of Export Controls on Dual-Use Items Involving Strategic Minerals

https://www.mofcom.gov.cn/zcfb/blgg/art/2026/art_c820dd3ffe52431693157de571587c89.html

Release Date: June 24, 2026

Effective Dates: July 1, 2026

In order to fully leverage the role of public oversight and combat violations of export control regulations concerning dual-use items of strategic minerals, and in accordance with the ‘Export Control Law of the People’s Republic of China’, the ‘Foreign Trade Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and other relevant laws and regulations, the Ministry of Commerce has decided to further improve the procedures for handling reports of violations of export control regulations concerning dual-use items of strategic minerals. The following is hereby announced:

I. Any organisation or individual has the right to report acts suspected of violating relevant laws and regulations regarding the export of dual-use items involving strategic minerals, including:

(1) The unauthorised export of dual-use items involving strategic minerals;

(2) Exporting dual-use items of strategic minerals beyond the scope, conditions and validity period specified in the export licence;

(3) The export of dual-use items of strategic minerals that are prohibited from export;

(4) circumventing export controls on strategic dual-use items by modifying them or dismantling them into parts or components;

(5) circumventing the relevant export control provisions for dual-use items related to strategic minerals by transiting through a third country (or region);

(6) Illegally transferring controlled technologies relating to strategic minerals abroad through commercial exports, intellectual property licensing, investment, exchanges, gifts, exhibitions, displays, inspection, testing, aid, instruction, joint research and development, employment or hiring, or consultancy;

(7) knowingly providing agency, freight forwarding, courier, customs clearance, third-party e-commerce trading platform and financial services to export operators engaged in unlawful exports of dual-use items related to strategic minerals;

(8) Inciting or assisting export operators, importers or end-users to circumvent the relevant provisions on the export control of dual-use items involving strategic minerals and to commit unlawful acts;

(9) An export operator conducting transactions with importers or end-users included on the control list in breach of the regulations;

(10) Where an export operator knows or ought to know that goods, technologies and services relating to strategic minerals, other than those listed on the Export Control List or subject to provisional controls, may pose risks as set out in Article 12 of the Export Control Law of the People’s Republic of China, but fails to apply to the Ministry of Commerce for a licence;

(11) Domestic import operators and end-users breach the undertakings they have made to the Ministry of Commerce;

(12) Unauthorised acceptance or undertaking to accept, in breach of the regulations, requests from foreign governments for visits, on-site inspections or similar measures relating to the export control of dual-use items involving strategic minerals;

(13) Other acts in breach of laws and regulations concerning the export control of dual-use items related to strategic minerals.

II. Reporters may submit reports via the following methods:

(1) By submitting an online report via the Reporting Platform for Suspected Violations of Export Controls on Dual-Use Items Involving Strategic Minerals on the website of the Bureau of Industrial Security and Import and Export Controls of the Ministry of Commerce (https://aqygzj.mofcom.gov.cn);

(2) Call the reporting hotline on 010-12369. Reports are accepted on statutory working days between 08:30 and 11:30, and 14:00 and 17:00.

III. Reporters shall be responsible for the accuracy of the information provided. Reports shall be submitted in Chinese and generally include:

(1) Basic details of the complainant;

(2) The reporter’s contact details;

(3) Basic details of the person being reported;

(4) Specific circumstances in which the person subject to the report is suspected of violating relevant regulations, such as those governing the export control of dual-use items related to strategic minerals;

(5) Whether the complainant has already lodged a complaint regarding the same matter with any other organisation;

(6) Any other matters the complainant considers necessary to explain.

Ⅳ. Reports falling under any of the following circumstances shall not be accepted:

(1) The report does not fall within the circumstances listed in Article 1 of this Notice;

(2) Where key elements of the report are missing, rendering it unsuitable as a lead for investigating suspected illegal or non-compliant conduct, and where the report remains incomplete or unclear even after the Ministry of Commerce has requested supplementary information or corrections;

(3) Where the matter concerned has already been resolved, and the complainant is submitting a repeat complaint based on the same facts or grounds;

(4) Other circumstances where the report will not be accepted.

V. For reports submitted under a real name, the Ministry of Commerce shall provide feedback to the complainant regarding the status of the report in an appropriate manner. Where the allegations are verified as true, the Ministry of Commerce may award a reward to the complainant in accordance with relevant regulations.

Ⅵ. With regard to acts suspected of constituting malicious reporting, the Ministry of Commerce will, in conjunction with relevant departments, rigorously scrutinise such cases and handle them in accordance with the law.

Ⅶ. Export operators or other entities which discover that they have breached relevant regulations, such as those governing the export control of dual-use items related to strategic minerals, or which believe they may have breached such regulations, shall proactively report this to the Ministry of Commerce. The fact of such proactive reporting shall be taken into account as a mitigating factor when determining penalties for the relevant violations.

Ⅷ. Relevant departments, organisations and individuals involved in the handling of reports shall keep confidential, in accordance with the law, any state secrets, trade secrets and personal privacy to which they gain access in the course of their work.

Ⅸ. Reports concerning suspected violations of the relevant provisions on the export of strategic mineral technologies under the ‘Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the Administration of the Import and Export of Technology’ shall be handled in accordance with this Announcement.

This Announcement shall come into force on 1 July 2026.

8.Ministry of Commerce Announcement No. 27 of 2026: Publication of the Inclusion of 20 Japanese Entities on the Export Control List

https://www.mofcom.gov.cn/zcfb/blgg/art/2026/art_191946d75a394be2bf858fcf614f400f.html

Release Date: June 29,2026

Effective Dates: June 29,2026

In accordance with the relevant provisions of laws and regulations such as the Export Control Law of the People’s Republic of China and the Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the Export Control of Dual-Use Items, and in order to safeguard national security and interests and fulfil international obligations such as non-proliferation, it has been decided to include 20 Japanese entities, including the National Institute for Defence Studies, which are involved in enhancing Japan’s military capabilities, on the export control list, and to adopt the following measures:

1. Export operators are prohibited from exporting dual-use items to the aforementioned 20 entities; overseas organisations and individuals are prohibited from transferring or supplying dual-use items originating in the People’s Republic of China to the aforementioned 20 entities; any relevant activities currently underway shall be ceased immediately.

2. Where exports are genuinely necessary under exceptional circumstances, export operators shall submit an application to the Ministry of Commerce.

This announcement shall come into force on the date of its publication.

Export Control List

(29 June 2026)

1. National Institute for Defense Studies

Address: 5-1 Ichigaya-Honmura-chō, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Postcode: 162-8808

2. Ground Systems Research Center

Address: 2-9-54 Fuchinobe, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Postcode: 252-0206

3. Naval Systems Research Center

Address: 2-2-1 Nakameguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Postcode: 153-0061

4. Air Systems Research Center

Address: 1-2-10 Sakae-cho, Tachikawa City, Tokyo, Japan

Postcode: 190-8533

5. NIKKO TOKKI Co., Ltd.

Address: Room 1005, Gate City Osaki West Tower, 1-11-1 Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Postcode: 141-0032

6. NIKKO-YPK SHOJI Co., Ltd.

Address: 10th Floor, Gateway City Osaki West Tower, 1-11-1 Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Postcode: 141-0032

7. Mitsubishi Electric Defense and Space Technologies Corporation

Address: 1-15-9 Ōsaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Postcode: 141-0032

8. Mitsubishi Electric Software Corporation

Address: 29th Floor, South Tower, World Trade Centre Building, 2-4-1 Hamamatsuchō, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Postcode: 105-5129

9. Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Company, Limited

Address: Mita-cho Terrace, 5-34-2 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Postcode: 108-0014

10. Mitsubishi Precision Company, Limited

Address: 8th Floor, Shibaura Crystal Shinagawa, 1-6-41 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Postcode: 108-0075

11. MHI Oceanincs Co., Ltd.

Address: 6-53 Tsukuba-cho, Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan

Postcode: 854-0065

12. MHI Sagami High-tech, Ltd.

Address: 3000 Tana, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Postcode: 252-5293

13. MHI Logitec Co., Ltd.

Address: 1200 Higashitanaka, Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Postcode: 485-0826

14. KOWA KOGYO, Ltd.

Address: 8th Floor, Dejima Asahi Life Aoki Building, 1-14 Dejima-cho, Nagasaki City, Japan

Postcode: 850-0862

15. MHI Special Vehicles Parts Supply & Technical Service Co., Ltd.

Address: 4-3 Katamachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan (3rd Floor, Akebonobashi SHK Building)

Postcode: 160-0001

16. MHI Maritech, Co., Ltd.

Address: 1-1 Uchinoura-cho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan

Postcode: 850-8610

17. Kawajyu Gifu Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Address: 1 Kawasaki-cho, Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Postcode: 504-0971

18. NIPPI Corporation

Address: 3175 Showa-cho, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Postcode: 236−8540

19. Fortunio Co., Ltd.

Address: 2-16-19 Senzoku, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Postcode: 152-0012

20. Aoki Seimitsu Kogyo Co., Ltd.

Address: 3-38-12 Sashima, Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan

Postcode: 333-0816

9.Ministry of Commerce Announcement No. 28 of 2026: Publication of the inclusion of 20 Japanese entities on the watchlist

https://www.mofcom.gov.cn/zcfb/blgg/art/2026/art_3276f7f924304e6e893c345441a59c2b.html

Release Date: June 29,2026

Effective Dates: June 29,2026

In accordance with the relevant provisions of laws and regulations such as the Export Control Law of the People’s Republic of China and the Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the Export Control of Dual-Use Items, it has been decided to include 20 Japanese entities, including Mitsui E&S Co., Ltd., for which the end-users and end-uses of dual-use items cannot be verified, on the Watch List.

Export operators exporting dual-use items to the aforementioned entities shall not apply for a general licence or obtain an export certificate by means of registration and information filing; when applying for an individual licence, they shall submit a risk assessment report on the entities included in the watch list and provide a written undertaking that the dual-use items will not be used for any purpose that contributes to enhancing Japan’s military capabilities. The licence review period shall not be subject to the time limit specified in Article 17, paragraph 1 of the ‘Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the Export Control of Dual-Use Items’.

The Ministry of Commerce will implement stricter end-user and end-use reviews for exports of dual-use items to entities on the watchlist; exports involving Japanese military users, military uses, and any other end-user applications that contribute to enhancing Japan’s military capabilities will not be approved.

Entities included on the Watch List may apply to be removed from the list provided they fulfil their obligation to cooperate with verification in accordance with Article 26 of the Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the Export Control of Dual-Use Items. Following verification by the Ministry of Commerce, such entities may be removed from the Watch List.

This announcement shall come into force on the date of its publication.

Watch List

(29 June 2026)

1. MITSUI E&S Co., Ltd.

Address: 5-6-4 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Postcode: 104-0045

2. Mitsui Bussan Aerospace Co., Ltd. Maintenance Center

Address: 22nd Floor, Tekko Building, 1-8-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Postcode: 100-0005

3. Terra Drone Corporation

Address: 4th Floor, A-PLACE Shibuya Minami-Hirada, 2-17 Minami-Hirada-chō, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Postcode: 150-0036

4. ACSL Ltd.

Address: 2nd Floor, Hulic Kasai Rinkai Building, 3-6-4 Rinkai-cho, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Postcode: 134-0086

5. Mitsubishi Nuclear Fuel Co., Ltd.

Address: 622-1 Oaza Funaishikawa, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Postcode: 319-1197

6. Japan Nuclear Fuel Limited

Address: 4-108 Oba, Oaza Okifuke, Rokuso Village, Kamikita District, Aomori Prefecture, Japan

Postcode: 039-3212

7. Fujitsu Network Solutions Limited

Address: JR Kawasaki Tower, 1-5 Omiya-cho, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Postcode: 212-0014

8. Hitachi Advanced Systems Corporation

Address: 292 Yoshida-cho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Postcode: 244-0817

9. Komatsu Industries Corporation

Address: 1-1 Shinmachi, Ono-cho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

Postcode: 920-0225

10. Komatsu NTC Ltd.

Address: 641 Nojiri, Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, Japan

Postcode: 939-1502

11. OKI Electric Industry Co., Ltd.

Address: 1-7-12 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Postcode: 105-8460

12. OKI Com-Echoes Co., Ltd.

Address: 681-1 Aza-Ajiwara, Ōsuwa, Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Postcode: 410-0873

13. OKI Circuit Technology Co., Ltd.

Address: 1-15-68 Takarada, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan

Postcode: 997-0011

14. OKI Nextech Co., Ltd.

Address: 1 Kamiyamaguchi, Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan

Postcode: 359-1153

15. OKI Engineering Co., Ltd.

Address: 3-20-16 Hikawadai, Nerima Ward, Tokyo, Japan

Postcode: 179-0084

16. YDK Technologies Co., Ltd.

Address: Minami-Shinjuku JEBL, 5-23-13 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Postcode: 151-0051

17. Nihon Denji Sokki Co., Ltd

Address: 8-59-2 Sunagawa-cho, Tachikawa City, Tokyo, Japan

Postcode: 190-0031

18. Howa Machinery, Ltd.

Address: 1900-1 Suguchi, Kiyosu City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Postcode: 452-8601

19. Hosoya Pyro-Engineering Co., Ltd.

Address: 1847 Sugao, Akiruno City, Tokyo, Japan

Postcode: 197-0801

20. The Fujikura Parachute Co., Ltd.

Address: 2-4-46 Ebara, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Postcode: 142-0063