China Imposes Export Controls on Tunnel-Boring Machines

• China announced export controls on tunnel-boring machines on October 19, citing national security.
• The Chinese Commerce Ministry optimized and adjusted export-control measures for certain dredgers and related items.
• The export controls were introduced by the Chinese Commerce Ministry.
• The controls impact India's procurement of tunnel-boring machines.
• The measures were announced on Monday, October 19, by the Chinese Commerce Ministry.