China issues first white paper on export controls

Holistic approach: A cargo ship at a port in Qingdao, Shandong province. The white paper highlights China’s position, institutions and practices in improving export control governance. —AFP

BEIJING: China has issued its first white paper on export controls to provide a full picture of related policies and help the international community better understand its position.

The document, titled “China’s Export Controls” and released by the state council information office, elaborated on China’s position, institutions and practices in improving export control governance, as well as its commitments and actions to safeguard world peace and development, and security at national and international level.