China issues sweeping new controls of overseas trade, counter sanctions with new restrictions

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_3213,w_4819/723573' alt='Factories are silhouetted during sunset, in Handan, Hebei province, China April 7, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/TINGSHU WANG/FILE PHOTO)' title='Factories are silhouetted during sunset, in Handan, Hebei province, China April 7, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/TINGSHU WANG/FILE PHOTO)' /><br />The rules, published by the State Council, will take effect from July 1. One of the most significant articles requires authorization for exports of restricted Chinese goods, technologies, and data.<br />