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ECJU·Guidance·Severity: None·18 April 2026

UK's ECJU Issues Guidance on Enhanced Export Controls for Technology to China

The UK's Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) published new guidance for businesses exporting dual-use technology to China. The guidance highlights sectors of particular concern, including quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and advanced semiconductors. It outlines enhanced due diligence expectations and provides red flag indicators for identifying potential military end-users. This move aligns the UK's export control policy more closely with that of its international partners, aiming to prevent UK technology from contributing to programs that could undermine national security.

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Sectors
AI, Quantum, Semiconductors
Authority
ECJU
Action Type
Guidance
Destination
China
Jurisdiction
UK

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