China will limit exports of certain aviation and aerospace equipment to protect national security.

• From July 1, Beijing will implement export restrictions on certain aviation and aerospace components and technologies.
• The Ministry of Commerce stated that the new regulations aim to enhance national security and fulfill international obligations, including non-proliferation.
• Beijing opposes any country or region using controlled items to undermine its national security, the statement said.

China announced on Thursday that it will limit the export of specific aviation and aerospace components and technologies starting July 1, in order to protect national security.

The new regulations aim to enhance national security and fulfill international obligations, including non-proliferation, as stated by a spokesperson from the Ministry of Commerce. The announcement was made jointly with the General Administration of Customs and the Equipment Development Department of the Central Military Commission.

Licenses will be necessary for the export of equipment, software, and technology related to aerospace structural components, engine manufacturing, and gas turbine manufacturing.

The spokesperson stated that it is standard practice globally to impose export restrictions on certain molds, special fibers, and related products. The new regulations do not target any particular country or region.

Beijing opposes any country or region using controlled items from China to engage in activities that undermine China's national sovereignty, security, and development, the statement said.

Both China and the U.S. have previously imposed export restrictions on technology, equipment, and materials crucial to national security.

The commerce ministry of China imposed sanctions on Boeing and two other defense companies for selling arms to Taiwan, as reported by the Associated Press on May 20.

On May 20, Boeing and two other defense companies were hit with sanctions by China's commerce ministry.