China Expands Export Controls to AI, Biopharma, and Solar Tech

China announced it will add artificial intelligence, biopharmaceutical, and solar technology to its export control list. The move expands restrictions on technologies that require government approval before being sold abroad. Export controls are rules that limit what companies can send to other countries. Governments use them to protect national security and economic interests. The new additions cover advanced AI systems, certain biopharma processes, and key solar manufacturing equipment. Companies will now need official permission to export these items. China has not specified when the rules take effect or which countries will be affected. The announcement follows similar measures by the United States and other nations in recent years. Details on enforcement and penalties remain unclear.