Events
Verified incidents across the Indo-Pacific with transparent confidence scoring. See our methodology for how events are assessed.
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export controlglobalcritical impact31 Jul
US expands advanced chip export controls targeting China-bound equipment
Bureau of Industry and Security added lithography and etching tools to Entity List restrictions for certain China-bound shipments.
Confidence: 88/100
export controlglobalhigh impact11 Jun
China adjusts licensing posture on gallium and germanium-related exports
Chinese authorities updated licensing guidance affecting gallium and germanium-related shipments used in compound semiconductors and defence electronics.
Confidence: 79/100
export controlglobalcritical impact12 Mar
US BIS adds semiconductor-related entities to export control list
The Bureau of Industry and Security published Entity List additions covering firms linked to advanced packaging, memory and AI accelerator supply chains.
Confidence: 88/100
export controlglobalhigh impact14 Jan
Netherlands tightens review of advanced lithography exports to China
Dutch authorities confirmed a stricter case-by-case review for certain immersion and EUV-adjacent tool shipments, aligning more closely with US Commerce guidance.
Confidence: 80/100