Spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce Answers Questions on Optimizing and Adjusting Export Control Measures for Drone-Related Items

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19/10/2026
Zhitong Finance APP has learned that on October 19, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce answered reporters' questions on optimizing and adjusting export control measures for drone-related items. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce stated that the drone-related items involved in these measures have obvious dual-use attributes. China has optimized and adjusted the relevant measures in accordance with laws and regulations, with the aim of safeguarding national security and interests and fulfilling international obligations such as non-proliferation. At the same time, China is committed to maintaining the security and stability of global industrial and supply chains, and will review relevant export license applications in accordance with laws and regulations. China will approve applications that meet the requirements. China is willing to engage in communication and dialogue with relevant parties on export control policies and practices through bilateral export control dialogue and exchange mechanisms, while listening to opinions and suggestions from all parties, further earnestly fulfilling international obligations such as non-proliferation, and actively promoting and facilitating compliant trade.