Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:44pm on 19 Oct 2026,Monday India Global
China has announced export controls on tunnel-boring machines (TBMs), citing national security and national interests, with the measures set to take effect on November 18, 2026. The Chinese Commerce Ministry said on October 19 that it would introduce controls on TBMs and related items while adjusting export-control measures for certain dredgers and associated equipment. The move comes as India faces customs-clearance difficulties and delays in importing Chinese TBMs for several critical infrastructure projects. The announcement follows Beijing’s plan to impose sweeping export controls on 40 cutting-edge technologies, including technologies used in advanced solar manufacturing and certain artificial intelligence platforms, raising concerns over access to strategically important equipment. (PC: iStock)
