China imposes export controls on tunnel boring machines

China Global Television Network (CGTN) - Oct 19, 2026

China has decided to impose export controls on items including tunnel boring machines, and to optimize and adjust export control measures on dredger-related items, with the rules set to take effect on November 18, 2026, the Ministry of Commerce said on Monday.

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