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Proposes adding 40 technologies in AI (23, incl. large models, agents, compute clusters), biomedicine (5) and photovoltaics (12) to the catalogue. Technologies already public via open source or papers are excluded. Comments accepted Oct 16–Nov 15, 2026. Until the revision takes effect, exporters must register listed technologies on MOFCOM's platform (ecomp.mofcom.gov.cn) before export.
export controlAIbiotechsolarTotal 2027 quota of 13.65 million tonnes (urea 3.3m, DAP 6.9m, compound fertilizer 3.45m), split between state and non-state trading. Non-state quota is allocated first-come, first-served; foreign-invested enterprises applying for the first time must also provide approval certificates.
tradequotaagricultureCPC Central Committee and State Council guidelines with 19 measures in five areas: sci-tech innovation, integrating sci-tech and industrial innovation, new development approaches, institutional reform, and talent development.
industrial policySets the 2027 non-state crude import allowance at 257 million tonnes. Applicants need recent import track record or approved eligibility, access to a ≥50,000-tonne terminal and ≥200,000 m³ storage, and bank credit of at least USD 20m. First batch to be issued before end-2026.
tradeenergyMOFCOM opened an anti-dumping investigation into imports of p-nitrotoluene originating in the EU, following a Sept 14 application by two Chinese producers on behalf of the domestic industry.
trade remedyEUchemicals64-article revised regulations take effect Dec 1, 2026. They define audit scope over fiscal revenue and spending, bring state-owned resources into special audit investigations, and add a registration/reporting system for attempts to interfere with audits.
compliance19-article regulations effective Nov 1, 2026 streamline local market regulators, whose duties include registering self-employed individuals, routine food oversight and handling complaints, and require them to support a favorable business environment.
market regulationGuidance for Chinese automakers operating abroad: cost-based pricing, clear overseas retail price tiers avoiding frequent large price swings, respect for foreign dealers' pricing autonomy, and transparent price labeling.
autoscomplianceoverseasTo align with the new 1,242-article Ecological and Environmental Code, the State Council revises 12 regulations (incl. pollution-source census and environmental monitoring) and repeals three.
environmentcomplianceRevised regulation, effective Oct 15, 2026, updates the 2001 rules: refines application and examination procedures and registration management for integrated-circuit layout-designs.
IPsemiconductorsNew regulation effective Sept 15, 2026 standardizes exit and entry administration and strengthens exit security risk prevention, including public overseas safety alerts.
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