China plans ban on biotech exports
China's government has proposed blocking the sale of specific biotech platforms to foreign entities. This move adds key technologies in biomedicine, AI, and green energy to an export blacklist, aiming to prevent technology risks and manage proper international cooperation.
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Science and Technology jointly announced a draft policy to add 40 key technologies to the export prohibition and restriction catalog.
Key Details
The policy primarily targets three sectors: biomedicine, artificial intelligence, and photovoltaic green energy. Specifically, it restricts five technologies related to pathogen gain-of-function platforms, cell and gene therapy, and small interfering RNA.
Impact
According to officials, the rules are designed to prevent uncontrolled technology transfer and improper proliferation, while still supporting normal international technical exchanges and scientific advancement.
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