China: Ministry of Commerce export control order including 16 US companies for dual-use restrictions (Announcement No. 21 of 2025)

Progress

Current status
adopted
12 Aug 2025 in force
14 May 2025 adopted
04 Apr 2025 in force

Scope

Implementers
China
Policy Area
International trade
Policy Instrument
Export ban
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
technological consumer goods
software provider: other software
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

12 Aug 2025
in force

Ministry of Commerce concludes of suspension dual-use export control order on 16 US companies reintroducing restrictions

On 12 August 2025, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce is scheduled to reinstate export control measures on 16 US entities previously listed under Announcement No. 21 of 2025. The original measures prohibit the export of dual-use items to the designate…

Source
Event type order
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body central government
14 May 2025
adopted

Ministry of Commerce suspended dual-use export control order on 16 US companies for 90 days

On 14 May 2025, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced the suspension of export control measures imposed on 16 US entities under Announcement No. 21 of 2025. The suspension, valid for 90 days, follows the consensus reached during recent China–US…

Source
Event type order
Action type postponement
Government branch executive
Government body central government
04 Apr 2025
in force

Ministry of Commerce adopted export control order on 16 US companies for dual-use restrictions (Announcement No. 21 of 2025)

On 4 April 2025, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce implemented an export control order applicable to 16 US companies. The order prohibits the export of dual-use items to the listed entities, aiming to protect national security and comply with interna…

Source
Event type order
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body central government