Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
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Executive Order directing divestment of EMCORE Corporation assets acquired by HieFo Corporation
President issued Executive Order directing divestment of EMCORE Corporation assets acquired by HieFo Corporation
On 2 January 2026, the President issued an Executive Order regarding the acquisition of certain assets of EMCORE Corporation by HieFo Corporation pursuant to Section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950. The Executive Order (EO) determined that…
Testing requirements in Law on Digital Technology Industry
Law on Digital Technology Industry including testing requirements enters into force
On 1 January 2026, the Law on Digital Technology Industry, including testing requirements, enters into force. The law establishes a mechanism for the controlled and time-limited testing of digital technology products and services, subject to specifi…
Design requirements in Law on Digital Technology Industry
Law on Digital Technology Industry including design requirements enters into force
On 1 January 2026, the Law on Digital Technology Industry enters into force. The law sets out quality management principles and introduces a conformity assessment framework. The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) will issue ethical gui…
Bureau of Industry and Security closure of Validated End-User programme for foreign-owned semiconductor fabs in China
Bureau of Industry and Security's order closing Validated End-User programme for foreign-owned semiconductor fabs in China enters into force
On 31 December 2025, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) order terminating the Validated End-User (VEU) programme takes effect. Since 2023, the programme has allowed certain foreign-owned semiconductor manufacturers to…
Office of the United States Trade Representative Section 301 investigation into China's targeting of foundational semiconductors over alleged anticompetitive practices
Office of the United States Trade Representative approved tariffs as responsive action in Section 301 investigation into China's targeting of foundational semiconductors over alleged anticompetitive practices
On 23 December 2025, the Office of the US Trade Representative ("Representative") approved tariffs as a responsive action in a Section 301 investigation into China's targeting of foundational semiconductors over alleged anticompetitive practices. Th…
Artificial Intelligence oversight of verified exports and restrictions on weaponizable advanced technology to covered high-risk actors Act (AI OVERWATCH Act/HB 6875)
Artificial Intelligence oversight of verified exports and restrictions on weaponizable advanced technology to covered high-risk actors Act (AI OVERWATCH Act/HB 6875) was introduced to House of Representatives
On 18 December 2025, the Artificial Intelligence Oversight of Verified Exports and Restrictions on Weaponizable Advanced Technology to Covered High-Risk Actors Act (AI OVERWATCH Act) was introduced in the House of Representatives. The Act proposes a…