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China Restricts Exports of Tunnel Boring Machines

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Date21 October 2026 (Wednesday)
Time12:17 PM
Topic / MinistryCurrent Affairs
LanguageEnglish
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China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and General Administration of Customs announced new export controls on Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) and related equipment on 19 Oct

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