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TRADE & CUSTOMS · CHINESE LEGAL GLOSSARY REVIEWED SEP 2026
两用物项

Dual-use items

Goods, technologies or services with both civil and military uses, or that can contribute to military capability or weapons-related activities, and that fall within China’s export-control framework.

CHINESE两用物项
PINYINliangyong wuxiang
PREFERRED ENGLISHDual-use items
AREATrade & customs
WHAT 两用物项 MEANS

What 两用物项 means

The 2024 Dual-Use Items Export Control Regulations created a unified implementing framework under the Export Control Law. Controlled exports can require licensing, end-use / end-user review and internal compliance measures.

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Why the role matters

Export-control analysis should happen before shipment and can extend beyond physical goods to technology, services and data. Classification and catch-all risk should be documented.

CONTEXT

Where you see the term

ContextWhat it means there
Export classificationProduct or technology is checked against control lists.
Licence applicationExporter applies where required.
End-use / end-user diligenceCustomer and intended use are reviewed.
TRANSLATION NOTE
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Translation note

两用物项 is “dual-use items”. The definition expressly includes relevant goods, technologies and services, not only hardware.

AUTHORITY

Primary legal basis

PRIMARY AUTHORITY

Regulations on Export Control of Dual-Use Items (effective 1 December 2024); PRC Export Control Law

The regulations define dual-use items and licensing / control measures.

The regulations define dual-use items and licensing / control measures.

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AUTHORITY

Primary legal basis

PRIMARY AUTHORITY

PRC Dual-Use Items Export Control List (effective 1 December 2024)

PRC Dual-Use Items Export Control List (effective 1 December 2024)

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ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE

Example

A manufacturer plans to send controlled technical drawings to an overseas customer before shipping equipment. The technology transfer itself may require export-control analysis.

SOURCES AND REVIEW

Primary authorities.

Last source check
18 Sep 2026
MAINTAINED BYChina Legal Portal Editorial
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