picture alliance / CFOTO Content Key findings China rapidly builds up capacity to defend and leverage its value chain dominance Beijing’s flexible adoption of dual-use export controls: national security meets industrial policy China’s civilian technology export control regime prioritizes economic security Beijing’s toolkit for controlling tech-related outflows goes beyond export controls Outlook: Information and cross-cutting coordination are key to dealing with China’s actions Download (pdf - 1.39 MB) Report Aug 08, 2024 33 min read How China controls foreign access to technology and what it means for Europe Key findings In a shifting geopolitical environment, China’s government is sharpening and testing its tools for controlling technology-related outflows. As domestic firms climb up value chains, there is increased emphasis on controlling foreign access to retain critical innovation capacity within China.The party state uses dual-use export controls flexibly. It seeks to present its...