On October 17, 2020, the National People’s Congress Standing Committee adopted the Export Control Law of the People’s Republic of China (the “PRCECL”) within a year after the first draft law was put before the nation’s top legislative body.  The PRCECL streamlines and consolidates the previously fragmented regulations by

  • setting out the control and licensing framework,

  • creating an export control entity list regime, and

  • centralizing further the enforcement powers

to enhance the Chinese government’s ability to control and monitor the exports of military, dual-use, and other goods, technology and services in accordance with its national interests.


This communication, which we believe may be of interest to our clients and friends of the firm, is for general information only. It is not a full analysis of the matters presented and should not be relied upon as legal advice. This may be considered attorney advertising in some jurisdictions. Please refer to the firm's privacy notice for further details.