China moves to curb tech exports, including AI, citing national security risks

HONG KONG (AP) — China on Friday said it plans to restrict or ban exports of 40 technologies that span artificial intelligence, chips and solar power as its technology race with countries including the United States intensifies.The Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Science and Technology jointly published a draft document with the proposed updates for China’s catalog of technologies subjected to export bans or restrictions.A spokesperson from the commerce ministry said in a statement that the move was “necessary” and cited national security as one of the reasons.The proposal came as China and the U.S. made progress in dialogues over AI safety and governance and on the setting up of a notification mechanism between the two superpowers for AI incidents that could threaten national security.Twenty-three AI technologies, from advanced large models to agents, are included on Friday's list, according to the Chinese ministries.U.S.-led restrictions have curbed the export of some advanced t