China moves to restrict exports of tunnel-boring equipment

Technology · First reported 2 Nov, 05:25 · Updated 06:46

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China’s new export controls cover tunnel-boring machines and related equipment, potentially affecting India’s infrastructure projects and access to spare parts. The supplied coverage also notes India’s efforts to develop domestic manufacturing, while the centre-side excerpt provides only a brief description of the controls.

China’s controls cover tunnel-boring machines, components and equipment for spraying concrete at high altitudes; they are due to take effect later this month, according to the right-side report.
The right-side report says the restrictions could affect Indian infrastructure projects and the maintenance of machinery already in use.
The reports describe the measures as export controls on construction equipment, including tunnel-boring machines.

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Key facts

Equipment covered: Tunnel-boring machines, components and equipment for high-altitude concrete spraying.
Start date: Due to take effect later this month, according to the right-side report.
India manufacturing proposal: A proposed $1.2 billion incentive scheme for equipment manufacturers.