Ace Business Desk – China has “proposed export controls on 12 technologies used to make solar equipment”, as well as on some fully-assembled solar technologies, reports Reuters Colleen Howe

The newswire adds that the restrictions would be placed on technology “used to ⁠make some thin wafers, perovskite and tandem solar cells, as well as large-scale fluidised-bed polysilicon production technologies”.

The restrictions come as China “seeks to maintain its technological edge in renewable energy”, reports Bloomberg.

Industry outlet PV Magazine notes that, while the proposed restrictions have not yet taken effect, a separate interim registration requirement has.

A commerce ministry spokesperson has said China’s solar exports have increased national security risks, says Singapore-based newspaper Lianhe Zaobao.

Separately, financial news outlet Cailianshe reports that China’s industry ministry has issued draft solar manufacturing rules that aim to “reduce projects focused solely on expanding production capacity”.

The Associated Press: “China moves to curb tech exports, including AI, citing national security risks.”

Meanwhile, European “leaders rallied behind a tough new set of powers to counter coercive trade practices”, reports Bloomberg. It adds that the EU will “likely” use the agreement with China on hybrid vehicles as a “blueprint” for other sectors. China’s finance minister has told EU officials in Bangkok that China is ready to cooperate in “tackling global imbalances”, says Reuters.

State news agency Xinhua says the hybrid-car agreement emphasised the principles of “compliance”, “respect for facts” and “non-discrimination”.

In an editorial, state-run newspaper China Daily says that the EU “has an incorrect understanding…if it thinks that it has won concessions from China and can win more by exerting more pressure”.

An editorial in the Financial Times argues that “Europe cannot rely on trade barriers to counter China”. 

MORE NEWS & VIEWS ON CHINA

• President Xi Jinping has called for “pursuing green development” in an inspection trip to Inner Mongolia, says Xinhua. China has begun its latest round of environmental inspections, with an aim to accelerate “green transformation”, reports CGTN.
• China’s foreign minister has told his Turkish counterpart that China supports Turkey’s hosting of COP31 and seeks “deeper [climate] cooperation”, says Yicai.
• The central government has urged Shanxi province to “strengthen” coal supply for the “heating season”, says Jiemian. China has “stockpiled” gas and [is] building a “buffer” for winter heating supply, reports Bloomberg.
• The Chinese government has issued a 2026-2028 action plan for urban heating, ensuring “warm conditions in winter”, says BJX News.
• The New York Times: “After welcoming China’s electric vehicles, [Thailand] is paying the price.”
• Caixin reports that the “main challenge” with low-carbon steel “now is the business model”, not technologies.

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