China Issues Draft Measures for Dual-Use Item Export Control Investigation and Enforcement

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has released draft measures outlining new procedures for the investigation and enforcement of dual-use item export controls. This marks the first time MOFCOM has explicitly detailed its enforcement arm's powers, including interrogation, seizure, and detention of relevant items, assets, and documents. The move has significant implications for global trade and technology transfer, particularly concerning items with both civilian and military applications.