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China to add AI, biopharma and solar tech to export control list
China expands export controls to AI, biopharma and solar tech.
Context
What happened: Chinese authorities on Friday proposed adding artificial intelligence, biopharmaceuticals and photovoltaic technologies to its export control list, as trade and tech tensions with the West continue.
Why it matters: Beijing aims to stop certain capabilities from proliferating inappropriately, per the proposal, which comes amid simmering trade and technology tensions with the West.
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What changed
Chinese authorities on Friday proposed adding artificial intelligence, biopharmaceuticals and photovoltaic technologies to its export control list, as trade and tech tensions with the West continue.
Why it matters
Beijing aims to stop certain capabilities from proliferating inappropriately, per the proposal, which comes amid simmering trade and technology tensions with the West.