Comments to MOFCOM on Export Control Law (Draft for Comments)

2017-07-15 | Beijing, Shanghai

The European Chamber's Legal & Competition, Compliance & Business Ethics, Information & Communication Technology, Information Security and Logistics working groups submitted comments on the Export Control Law (Draft for Comments) to the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM).

The working groups called for further alignment of the Chinese export control regime with the existing multilateral regimes, greater involvement of the industry, and further clarification on important terms and procedures. They also expressed hope for the introduction of a confidentiality assurance mechanism under the draft Law and a sufficient transition period.