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The Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Science and Technology have recently adjusted and released the Catalogue of Technologies Prohibited or Restricted from Export. Under the new policy, does ByteDance, who is discussing the sale of TikTok with the United States, need to obtain approval from the Chinese government before they can proceed with the sale? Has ByteDance submitted the relevant applications to the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Science and Technology? Is this policy formulated to delay the sales of TikTok?(2020-9-3)

The Catalogue of Technologies Prohibited or Restricted from Export adjusted and released this time is a routine adjustment to the 2008 Catalogue according to the developments of science and technology and the needs to promote international scientific and technological exchanges and cooperation in line with international common practices. It is not aimed at any specific enterprise.
  
According to the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Administration of Technology Import and Export, in recent years, the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Science and Technology have been actively revising the Catalogue. In 2018, they extensively solicited opinions from relevant departments, industry associations, industries, academia and the public on the revised draft of the Regulations. The adjusted Catalogue was issued and implemented after completing the legal procedures.

If the technologies specified in the Catalogue are involved in trade, investment or foreign technological cooperation of relevant companies, we suggest these companies consult with provincial commerce authority in a timely manner and act in accordance with regulations. Thank you!


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