China proposes export controls on solar-manufacturing technologies

By Colleen Howe BEIJING, Oct 18 (Reuters) China has proposed export controls on 12 technologies used to make solar equipment, citing national security concerns, as part of a ​broader revision that also covers AI and biotechnology. The ministry ‌of commerce proposed adding the photovoltaic technologies to China s export-control list, it said in a statement on Friday, adding that greater oversight is needed because solar technologies are increasingly being used in sensitive areas like aerospace and ‌national ​defense. Chinese officials held initial talks with ⁠manufacturers about potential curbs on ⁠advanced solar-panel manufacturing technologies, Reuters reported in April, a move that could threaten plans by US firms such as Tesla to expand production in the US. Beijing has also curbed ​exports of solar-manufacturing technology to India, Reuters has reported. Analysts say China is seeking to preserve its dominance as India ⁠tries to build up domestic manufacturing ⁠and shake off relia