Economy · Beijing, China · October 19, 2026

China adds export controls on tunnel-boring machines sought by India

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Oct 19, 6:53 AM ET

China's commerce ministry imposed export controls on tunnel-boring machines and adjusted controls on some dredgers, citing national security. Separately, its solar equipment exports fell 6.4% in September as Beijing weighs controls on solar manufacturing technologies.

Why it matters

Restrictions could slow infrastructure projects in India and reshape clean-energy supply chains.

Background

China dominates manufacturing of heavy machinery and solar equipment. It has increasingly used export controls as a tool in trade disputes.

The story so far

1. Oct 17EU sends envoy to Beijing over surge in Chinese exports
2. Oct 18China proposes export controls on solar manufacturing technology
3. Oct 19China adds export controls on tunnel-boring machines sought by India

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Sources

• The Hindu ↗Oct 19, 6:53 AM ET
• OilPrice ↗Oct 19, 8:30 AM ET

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