China passes export law

Beijing, China – China has passed a new law restricting sensitive exports to protect national security, a move that adds to policy tools it could wield against the US as tensions - especially in technology - continue to rise.

The law, which China's top legislature passed on Saturday, comes into effect on December 1 and allows Beijing to 'take reciprocal measures' against countries that abuse export controls and pose a threat to national security.

Technical data related to items covered will also be subject to export controls, according to the published text of the law.