China imposes export controls on tunnel-boring machines sought by India, citing ‘national security’
- | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphotos China on Monday (October 19, 2026) said it would introduce export controls on tunnel-boring machines “to better safeguard national security and interests”, starting November 18.
- AdvertisementAdvertisementIndia has already been facing difficulties in customs clearance and delays in importing TBMs from China for several critical infrastructure projects.
- The latest announcement comes days after Beijing announced a plan to impose sweeping export controls on 40 cutting-edge technologies including those for certain advanced solar manufac
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- | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphotos China on Monday (October 19, 2026) said it would introduce export controls on tunnel-boring machines “to better safeguard national security and interests”, starting November 18.
- AdvertisementAdvertisementIndia has already been facing difficulties in customs clearance and delays in importing TBMs from China for several critical infrastructure projects.
- The latest announcement comes days after Beijing announced a plan to impose sweeping export controls on 40 cutting-edge technologies including those for certain advanced solar manufac
Sources: Thehindu