BEIJING: China's commerce ministry said on Monday it would set export controls on tunnel boring machines, a key piece of equipment for construction in neighbouring India.
India remains heavily dependent on imported tunnel boring machines, underscoring the country's long-standing struggle to build domestic manufacturing capacity.
China is among the key suppliers of tunnelling and other boring equipment used in metro rail and highway construction.
China's commerce ministry said export operators would need to apply for a licence in accordance with provisions of export control law and regulations on the export control of dual-use items.
The restrictions go into effect on Nov 18.
It also said it would adjust export control measures for drone-related items and dredgers, as part of updates to the country's dual-use items export list.